Trails Around the Triangle

Sunset over a lake

The National Institutes of Health (Ungvari et al., 2023) states that walking offers not only physical benefits but also mental health improvements. I have certainly found this to be true in my personal life. A major deciding factor in my decision to move to North Carolina was the variety of Continue reading Trails Around the Triangle

Projecting Life 

Man on a rock climbing wall

Sending climbs and sending time  The busy nature of the IAA has made it tough to create a consistent schedule. If you are like me and have some nonnegotiable activities, like rock climbing or weight training, that must be part of your day-to-day, then it is even more difficult. However, Continue reading Projecting Life 

Alumni Interview: Jake Hartzell

Headshot of Jake

Many of us enter the MSA program from diverse backgrounds, yet we share a common ambition to build a meaningful path in data science and analytics. In this post, I share insights from Jake Hartzell, a Class of 2024 alumnus who has successfully made this transition. His experiences and reflections Continue reading Alumni Interview: Jake Hartzell

Why Rock Climbing Might Be Perfect for Data Scientists

Man climbing on an indoor rock wall

Data scientists rock climbing? Absolutely! At first, it might sound unusual, but the two actually pair together perfectly. I’ve been climbing casually for about a year and a half, and while I’m far from an expert, I keep coming back because it’s exhilarating, challenging, and deeply rewarding. So, why should Continue reading Why Rock Climbing Might Be Perfect for Data Scientists