How Meal Prepping Helps Me Thrive in Grad School

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Graduate school is intense. At the IAA, the pace is fast and the workload is heavy. Between classes, practicum, homework team projects, and the job search, there are plenty of days when the last thing I want to think about is what I’m going to eat for lunch or dinner.  Continue reading How Meal Prepping Helps Me Thrive in Grad School

Interview with Qamar Khan

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Introduction:  Qamar Khan is currently the Sr. Director of Contract and Pricing at Pfizer, an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation known for developing and manufacturing medicines and vaccines. He is someone who exemplifies resilience, a quality that has made him a role model to me throughout my life. I Continue reading Interview with Qamar Khan

Light Mode Vs Dark Mode

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After long coding sessions and multiple conversations regarding the layout and appearance of various coding environments at the Institute, everyone seems to have an opinion about the choice between light or dark mode — but what is the right choice for you? This question is not as simple as appearance, Continue reading Light Mode Vs Dark Mode

From Complexity to Community: The Data Behind Board Game Greatness

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What Makes a Board Game Great?  As a passionate board game enthusiast, I often wonder what truly makes a board game exceptional. Using comprehensive data from BoardGameGeek (BGG), the premier platform for board game ratings and reviews, I explored the numbers to uncover the key drivers behind top-rated games. Three Continue reading From Complexity to Community: The Data Behind Board Game Greatness