Know your resources

“Know your resources” was our motto when I tutored during undergrad. In the first session with tutees, we would review the resources available so students could learn how to best succeed. As I transitioned into grad school at the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA), I was placed back into the Continue reading Know your resources

Three Tips that Helped Me Adjust to Summer Semester at the Institute

Incoming students have likely heard through alums, family, friends, faculty, and informational sessions that the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) curriculum is known to be challenging and rigorous. Before joining the program, I felt very excited but also anxious. However, implementing the three tips below improved my self-confidence and Continue reading Three Tips that Helped Me Adjust to Summer Semester at the Institute

A Day in the Life of an MSA Student

8:00 am  I wake up and get dressed. MSA students must wear business casual to the institute; I usually wear a button-down shirt, pants, and flats. I make sure whatever I wear is comfortable because I will sit down most of the day. If I have time, I will eat Continue reading A Day in the Life of an MSA Student

Collaborating Better by Overcoming Bias

Teamwork can be incredibly effective, leading teams to generate more ideas and achieve superior outcomes compared to individuals. But sometimes teamwork is hindered by unconscious psychological tendencies (or cognitive biases) that affect our perception of team members and their behavior. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into three Continue reading Collaborating Better by Overcoming Bias