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From AI Researcher to IAA Director: An Interview with Dr. Bill Rand

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Columnist

Dr. Bill Rand joined the Institute for Advanced Analytics as Director with a background that spans computer science, philosophy of science, artificial intelligence, and applied analytics. I sat down with Dr. Rand to learn more about his journey, what drew him to the field, and his vision for preparing future Continue reading From AI Researcher to IAA Director: An Interview with Dr. Bill Rand→

From Data to Donuts: Preparing for the Krispy Kreme Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Contributor

Start at the Belltower. Run 2.5 miles to Krispy Kreme. Eat 12 donuts. Run back. Yes, this is an actual race. The Krispy Kreme Challenge began as a college dare in 2004 and has since grown into an annual tradition that attracts thousands of participants. This quirky event isn’t just Continue reading From Data to Donuts: Preparing for the Krispy Kreme Challenge→

Run Your Brain. Run Your Legs

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Columnist

Our brains get a pretty good workout during the long days here at the Institute for Advanced Analytics. But one of the most important notions for any aspiring data scientist – especially those whose brain is pumping logistic regression dumbbells all day long – is recovery. Life at the IAA Continue reading Run Your Brain. Run Your Legs→

Running Around Raleigh

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Columnist

Many prospective students spend time touring potential schools and surveying the surrounding area, but I first came to Raleigh in June – only a few weeks before the beginning of the MSA program. Part of me worried about the risks of moving to a new city without ever visiting, but Continue reading Running Around Raleigh→