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Introduction: Qamar Khan is currently the Sr. Director of Contract and Pricing at Pfizer, an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation known for developing and manufacturing medicines and vaccines. He is someone who exemplifies resilience, a quality that has made him a role model to me throughout my life. I Continue reading Interview with Qamar Khan
When you ask data scientists why they chose this career, a lot might say they enjoy solving puzzles (I know I do). For some, it can be stressful, but when one is presented with a challenge, their adrenaline spikes, and a smile creeps onto their face as they anticipate the Continue reading Solving Mysteries Beyond The Computer
I just made that up. And you believed me for a second, didn’t you? Maybe not fully – but admit it: you did give it some credibility. Especially since it even had a decimal. I could’ve said “about 74%,” but “73.58%” feels oddly official. Precise numbers seduce us into lowering Continue reading 73.58% of Statistics Are Made Up
One unique aspect of the curriculum for the Master’s of Analytics program at the Institute for Advanced Analytics is the emphasis on soft skills, like communication, teamwork, and receiving feedback. For one week between the summer and fall semesters, MSA students learn what makes a strong communicator through individual and Continue reading Communication & Analytics: A Closer Look at the IAA’s Communication Week