Leveraging a Different Educational Background at the IAA

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

Beyond the Computer: How Our Volunteer Work Brings Us Together

Group of students holding a sign that says they packed 30,000 meals

As a prospective student, I often wondered, “What’s life at this institute like beyond academics”? Everything painted a picture of academic rigor, but I wanted to know about the heart of the community. I wanted to know what happens when the computers close and the halls are empty. Now that Continue reading Beyond the Computer: How Our Volunteer Work Brings Us Together

The Analytical Social Fabric: The Power of Collaboration for Data Science Excellence

Before my experiences at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I would have considered myself a “lone wolf learner.” I had full faith and confidence that I could approach, study, and solve problems independently while growing in my professional career on my own. While I could get by alone, I soon Continue reading The Analytical Social Fabric: The Power of Collaboration for Data Science Excellence