Category Archives: Inspiration

Communication & Analytics: A Closer Look at the IAA’s Communication Week 

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One unique aspect of the curriculum for the Master’s of Analytics program at the Institute for Advanced Analytics is the emphasis on soft skills, like communication, teamwork, and receiving feedback. For one week between the summer and fall semesters, MSA students learn what makes a strong communicator through individual and Continue reading Communication & Analytics: A Closer Look at the IAA’s Communication Week →

Leveraging a Different Educational Background at the IAA

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When applying to the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I was terrified that my degree in Animal Science would not contribute to my success in the program. I figured I would be behind on anything statistics or computer science related, but I forgot to consider all of the other aspects of Continue reading Leveraging a Different Educational Background at the IAA→

The Shared Language of Artists and Analysts

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Entering a program so heavy on technical skills without a statistics degree is intimidating. It can feel like you are behind on day one and that your peers have significantly more experience in the world of data than you do. But data and statistical techniques have a way of sneaking Continue reading The Shared Language of Artists and Analysts→