Making Time for Hobbies in the MSA Program

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Hello current and future MSA students, and to anyone interested in our journey!  It’s no secret that the MSA program is academically rigorous. Like many of you, I began this journey with a long list of ambitious goals and a small voice in my head worrying about my hobbies getting Continue reading Making Time for Hobbies in the MSA Program

Beyond Luck: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School

Picture this: you’ve worked hard, graduated from undergrad with honors, and maybe even gained some valuable, real-world experience. Then, you get into one of the top analytics programs in the country—let’s say the Institute for Advanced Analytics at NC State. You’re thrilled and so proud of yourself… but then something Continue reading Beyond Luck: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School

Crafting a Career: An Interview with Ahmed Balogun on Data Science and Life Beyond Work

Ahmed Balogun has been working as a Data Scientist for the past 7 years and has contributed his expertise to various prominent tech companies, including Shopify and UL Solutions. Ahmed’s educational background is diverse, with undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, followed by a Continue reading Crafting a Career: An Interview with Ahmed Balogun on Data Science and Life Beyond Work