How to Create Effective Presentation Slides-And Why They Are Important

Pyramid visual showing the parts of a presentation: Title and BLUF, Agenda, Topic Discussion, Conclusion and Action, Q & A, Appendix

Before starting the MSA program at the IAA, I believed that effective slides meant cramming in every detail, answering every possible question, and saving a dramatic “big reveal” for the end. During summer communication classes, we learned this approach often falls short with business leaders and stakeholders, who expect the Continue reading How to Create Effective Presentation Slides-And Why They Are Important

Three Mantras to Become a Great Data Scientist

Do you know what differentiates a great data scientist from a good data scientist? Every year, there is an influx of data scientists into the workforce. How can you distinguish yourself in such a crowded market? Working with SAS as a customer facing data scientist for close to five years, Continue reading Three Mantras to Become a Great Data Scientist