Recreation in the Triangle

As MSA students, we spend long hours on coding and statistics assignments, presentations, studying for certifications, and professional development activities. This makes it all the more important to carve out time to decompress and enjoy ourselves. For students who recently moved to Raleigh for the program, the tricky part is Continue reading Recreation in the Triangle

Analyzing Hockey by Someone Who Doesn’t Know Hockey

What would it be like for an aspiring Major League Baseball (MLB) analyst to work with data from a sport they know little to nothing about?  I moved to Raleigh to attend the IAA, where the city’s only professional sports team is the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Carolina Hurricanes. Now Continue reading Analyzing Hockey by Someone Who Doesn’t Know Hockey

5 Essential Pieces of the MSA Routine

Humans are creatures of habit. After a stimulating, busy, and successful summer and start of fall at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I’ve found that MSA students are no exception. In a program as intensive as this one, it’s essential to establish a routine that works, and then stick to Continue reading 5 Essential Pieces of the MSA Routine