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If you are coming to the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) from a humanities or social science background, rest assured that you possess a distinct advantage in data science. By combining technical expertise with your understanding of diverse viewpoints and the ability to contextualize information, you will grow to be Continue reading The Power of Empathy in Data Science
One of the defining characteristics of the IAA is that its students come from a diverse set of academic backgrounds. While you will find your fair share of math and statistics majors, you’ll also find people who studied history, biology, political science, and engineering. If you are looking to transition Continue reading Lab Scientist to Data Scientist: Making the Transition from Biology to Analytics
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
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