The Institute for Advanced Analytics held its annual commencement exercise for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2011. Diplomas were awarded to thirty-nine degree candidates. The Institute’s director, Dr. Michael Rappa, presided over the ceremony, held at the Raleigh Convention Center, and was joined by members of the faculty and staff and over two-hundred guests. It was the Institute’s fourth commencement exercise since its Continue reading “4th Annual Commencement Ceremony”
Month: May 2011
Silva Wins Director’s Prize
Arturo Silva is this year’s winner of the Director’s Prize for the top graduate in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA). Arturo receives the prize in recognition of his superior performance throughout the 10-month program. Commenting on Arturo’s selection the Institute’s director stated “Arturo won the admiration and praise of his peers by upholding the highest level of professionalism as a team member. He exemplifies Continue reading “Silva Wins Director’s Prize”
Jernigan Earns Master’s Degree
Congratulations to the Institute’s Technology Coordinator, John Jernigan, on the successful completion of his degree in the Master of Science in Computer Engineering at NC State University. John, who joined the Institute at its inception, specializes in computer security and is responsible for the deployment of computing technology among faculty, staff, and students in the MSA program. John earned his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from NC State, as well.
Class of 2012 Selected
After months of hard work and anticipation, the admissions process for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2012 has produced 40 talented candidates—the seating capacity of the program—who will begin studies shortly. The admissions committee reviewed 185 applications. About half of the applicants (94) were interviewed for admission by a four-person panel of faculty and staff. A total of 45 candidates were offered admission; three subsequently declined and two deferred. The process yielded an acceptance rate of 24-percent. Continue reading “Class of 2012 Selected”