Leveraging a Different Educational Background at the IAA

When applying to the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I was terrified that my degree in Animal Science would not contribute to my success in the program. I figured I would be behind on anything statistics or computer science related, but I forgot to consider all of the other aspects of Continue reading Leveraging a Different Educational Background at the IAA

The Analytical Social Fabric: The Power of Collaboration for Data Science Excellence

Before my experiences at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I would have considered myself a “lone wolf learner.” I had full faith and confidence that I could approach, study, and solve problems independently while growing in my professional career on my own. While I could get by alone, I soon Continue reading The Analytical Social Fabric: The Power of Collaboration for Data Science Excellence

Smarter Every Day: How Students Achieve Success at the IAA

Students at the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) program go on to achieve great things, but how do they get to that point? The outcomes may seem unreachable in the beginning, but by learning a bit every day, students grow exponentially in all areas of being data scientists. Learning Continue reading Smarter Every Day: How Students Achieve Success at the IAA