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

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!