Recreation in the Triangle

As MSA students, we spend long hours on coding and statistics assignments, presentations, studying for certifications, and professional development activities. This makes it all the more important to carve out time to decompress and enjoy ourselves. For students who recently moved to Raleigh for the program, the tricky part is Continue reading Recreation in the Triangle

Analyzing Hockey by Someone Who Doesn’t Know Hockey

What would it be like for an aspiring Major League Baseball (MLB) analyst to work with data from a sport they know little to nothing about?  I moved to Raleigh to attend the IAA, where the city’s only professional sports team is the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Carolina Hurricanes. Now Continue reading Analyzing Hockey by Someone Who Doesn’t Know Hockey

Representation of Analytics: High School and Dance

IAA Student and head coach of Clayton High School Dance Team asked her members what they know about Data Analytics. Are high school students aware of a career in Data Analytics, and if not, how could this affect the number of students going into their undergraduate career pursuing a path Continue reading Representation of Analytics: High School and Dance