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If you are coming to the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) from a field outside of data science or data analytics, then this is the article for YOU. Coming into the IAA, I did not know what to expect. Having a background in biology, I came in with very limited Continue reading Adjusting to the Institute
If you are a prospective student and reaching out to previous Institute alumni to gather information, there is a greater chance of you hearing about Fall 2 than anything else in their conversation. (Our semesters are broken up into 5-week modules: Fall 1, Fall 2, Fall 3). Fall 2 leaves Continue reading Nothing Like Fall 2 at the Institute
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
Overheard while coaching youth orchestra rehearsal: “I want to major in music, but my parents said I’ll never get a job and it’s a waste of time.” A group of high schoolers nodded in agreement, acknowledging the perceived disconnect between following your passion and someday leading a successful life. As Continue reading The Value of a Music Degree