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To become a winning poker player, Game Theory Optimal (GTO) poker strategy is becoming increasingly more important; however, as IAA students, we have the edge in understanding the concepts behind what makes it optimal. Poker used to be a pastime, and something only “degenerates” would play for the thrill according Continue reading How has Analytics Changed Poker?
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
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
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