From Cornfields to the “City of Oaks”: A Midwesterner’s Adventure in Exploring Raleigh!

When I drove into Raleigh in May 2024, before the MSA program started, I had never been to North Carolina or its surrounding states. Since that day, I have found there is always something to do in Raleigh. I have discovered many parks/nature reserves, restaurants, fun indoor activities, and nearby Continue reading From Cornfields to the “City of Oaks”: A Midwesterner’s Adventure in Exploring Raleigh!

From Pollutants to Predictions: How Data Analytics Transforms Environmental Risk Assessment

“The dose makes the poison.” This age-old adage reveals a universal truth: any substance can become toxic if its concentration surpasses a certain threshold. But in today’s world, where new chemicals are introduced into the environment at an unprecedented rate, how do we assess the risks they pose to our Continue reading From Pollutants to Predictions: How Data Analytics Transforms Environmental Risk Assessment

Golfing Around the IAA

Four men golfing

During your time at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, there are going to be a lot of important statistics that you will need to focus on, such as p-values and alpha levels. One of the most important ones that cannot be ignored, is your golf handicap. There are nine golf Continue reading Golfing Around the IAA

 From Research to Analytics

After eight years in biochemistry, I realized that my true passion lies in data analysis. This growing passion led me to shift my career focus from laboratory research to the dynamic field of data analytics. The journey from biochemistry to data analytics has been both challenging and rewarding, allowing me Continue reading  From Research to Analytics