The MSA Class of 2009 completed seven team projects as part of the company-sponsored analytics practicum. Students worked with large amounts of data usually provided by their sponsor. The practicum culminated with a written report and presentation to the sponsor in the last week of April. All projects were completed to the satisfaction of their sponsors. The sponsors this year included: Detica, Hallmark, IBM, NetJets, Travelocity, and Wachovia/Wells Fargo. Many thanks to our sponsors for their participation!
Month: April 2009
Rappa to Chair International Web Conference
Dr. Michael Rappa will co-chair the 19th International World Wide Web Conference (WWW2010) to be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in April 2010. The conference is a yearly international gathering of 1,000+ researchers who work at the forefront in setting the technical direction of the Web. Begun in 1994, it is the premier forum to discuss and debate the evolution of the Web, the standardization of its associated technologies, and the impact of those technologies on society and culture. Joining Dr. Rappa as General Co-chair is Paul Jones (UNC). Kathy Green, the Institute’s associate director, will chair of the Local Arrangements Committee.
Students Augment MSA with Optional Certifications
Students in the MSA Class of 2009 completed the program with a record level of achievement on professional certifications in statistical programming and statistical quality control. In addition to the much sought after SAS certifications, this year’s class also had the option of completing NC State’s Six Sigma training. The professional certifications are extremely popular with students and employers alike. Ninety percent of the class will graduate with one of more certifications in statistical programming, and nearly eighty percent will complete one or more levels in Six Sigma.