Alumni Interview: Jake Hartzell

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Many of us enter the MSA program from diverse backgrounds, yet we share a common ambition to build a meaningful path in data science and analytics. In this post, I share insights from Jake Hartzell, a Class of 2024 alumnus who has successfully made this transition. His experiences and reflections Continue reading Alumni Interview: Jake Hartzell

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

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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

Interview with Qamar Khan

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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

Solving Mysteries Beyond The Computer

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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