American Statistical Association

ASA Symposium on Risk

The Institute’s Dr. Susan Simmons will host the American Statistical Association (ASA) Section on Risk Analysis Bernie Harris Memorial Symposium, May 10-11, 2018. This year’s Symposium will address the emerging challenges for risk analysis as it relates to a wide range of topics, including: the environment, the economy, national security, climate change, and health. The Symposium includes a line-up of distinguished speakers from the research community. Registration opens January 25th. Continue reading “ASA Symposium on Risk”

New Alumni Report

A new report published today offers insights into the professional status and career progression over the past decade of the Institute’s 650 alumni in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) degree program. The Alumni Report documents the distribution of MSA graduates by organization, geography, and industry sector, as well as the incidence of employment promotions and transitions. Continue reading “New Alumni Report”

Students Bring Holiday Cheer

A warm heartfelt thank you goes out to the students in the MSA Class of 2018 who employed their organizing skills to deliver holiday cheer to young patients at WakeMed Children’s Hospital. Students generously raised over $1,500 in donations, and then went on a shopping spree to gather an assortment of gift items most in need for children in the hospital during the holiday season. Continue reading “Students Bring Holiday Cheer”

Putnam Caps Busy Fall Season

Our appreciation goes out to the data science recruiting team at Putnam Investments for visiting the Institute and meeting with our students, capping one of our busiest fall seasons for employer information sessions. The Institute opened its doors to over two dozen employers for gatherings during the fall semester. From Boston to Tampa, and clear across the country, employers flocked to the Institute to meet the 111-student cohort in our Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2018. And we are grateful to all of them for taking time from their busy schedules to share their passion for data analytics with our students. Continue reading “Putnam Caps Busy Fall Season”

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Applying for the Class of 2019

The Institute welcomes applicants for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2019, our 12th student cohort, which will begin studies next summer (June 2018). The MSA is the nation’s longest running full-fledged master’s degree program in data science with an unparalleled track record for producing highly sought-after graduates. Applications are now being reviewed and the process will continue on a rolling basis, so it’s beneficial to apply early. Continue reading “Applying for the Class of 2019”

Practicum Team Kick-off Meetings

Twenty-two student teams of the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) traveled to meet with their sponsors recently. Up and down the east coast from Massachusetts to Florida and as far west as Kansas and Texas, teams traveled to speak with executives, review business objectives, and to familiarize themselves with the sponsor organization and industry. The Class of 2018 brings the total number of practicum projects to 156 with 110 sponsors since the Institute’s inception in 2007. Continue reading “Practicum Team Kick-off Meetings”

Hats off to the Astros!

Congratulations to our friends at the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 World Series of Major League Baseball — what a terrific year for the team and their loyal fans in Houston and beyond! The Institute is very grateful to the Astros organization for providing projects for our students to work on as part of the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) practicum learning experience. Special thanks to Continue reading “Hats off to the Astros!”

Student Profile Book

Now available, the Student Profile Book highlights over 100 candidates enrolled in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2018. The Institute invites you to learn more about our students. Prospective employers: please email us to receive a complimentary copy of the Profile Book and the 2018 Resume Book when it becomes available December 1st, or call April Wilson, head of career services, at (919) 513-2979.

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Rules of Engagement

For the sixth year, business coach and speaker Mary Crane spent a day at the Institute, helping Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) students polish their professionalism. Crane’s visit with the class of 2018 commenced with her dynamic seminar, ‘The Rules of Engagement’ — or what some people call proper business etiquette. She shared stories and lessons learned to illustrate the rules that guide professionals Continue reading “Rules of Engagement”

Practicum Sponsors Announced

The Institute is delighted to announce the sponsors of the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2018 practicum team projects. This year 22 student teams are tasked with projects from 22 sponsoring organizations. New sponsors include the Institute’s first projects with Nashville-based Asurion, Duke Health, General Motors, and several others. Represented on this year’s list are major financial institutions, retailers, insurers, health providers, and technology enterprises. Sponsors hail from eleven states from across the U.S. Continue reading “Practicum Sponsors Announced”

Institute to Host Forecasting Conference

The Institute is delighted to host The 4th Annual Foresight Practitioner Conference: Recoupling Forecasting with Inventory Control and Supply Planning on November 15-16, 2017. Produced in conjunction with Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting, the conference program features talks by nine forecasting experts, including keynote speaker Aris Syntetos, Professor of Operational Research and Operations Management at Cardiff University, who will share his recommendations for better communication between demand forecasters and inventory controllers. Continue reading “Institute to Host Forecasting Conference”

Valerie Schwartz

Schwartz to Head Admissions

The Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Valerie Schwartz to the position of Head of Admissions. Most recently, Valerie served as Senior Assistant Director of NC State’s Park Scholarships program, where she managed recruitment and external communications, played a key role in the selection of award recipients, expanded the program’s fundraising initiatives, Continue reading “Schwartz to Head Admissions”

Welcoming the Class of 2018

The Institute is delighted to announce the matriculation of 115 students in the Class of 2018, the eleventh cohort in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) degree program. “What makes the Institute such a wonderful place to teach and learn begins with attracting great students,” said the Institute’s director Dr. Michael Rappa. “They’re smart and ready to work, and we’re delighted to have them with us. Greeting the new cohort is a humbling reminder of the rapid growth and remarkable success of the MSA over the past decade.” Continue reading “Welcoming the Class of 2018”

MSA 2017 Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2017—the Institute’s 10th and largest cohort of students—on their successful completion of the Master of Science in Analytics degree program. A total of 118 degrees were conferred at today’s commencement ceremony. The new graduates and their families had a great deal to celebrate, with already 93-percent of the class having accepted new positions of employment. Continue reading “MSA 2017 Commencement”

INFORMS

Institute Named Prize Finalist

For the second consecutive year the leading international association for professionals in analytics and operations research, INFORMS, has named the Institute for Advanced Analytics one of three finalist schools in the competition for the UPS George D. Smith Prize. The award recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of analytics and operations research. Continue reading “Institute Named Prize Finalist”