The Institute welcomes the matriculation of 120 students in the Class of 2017, and marks a significant milestone enrolling its tenth cohort in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) degree program. It’s the largest class to date and, by the numbers, a very accomplished group of students. Continue reading “Welcoming the Class of 2017”
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AACSB Analytics Seminar
Business demand for graduates with data analytics knowledge and skills has exploded, while the field itself is still evolving and changing rapidly, with new strategies, tools, and techniques coming online daily. These dynamics are challenging business schools to respond with innovative programs and curricular approaches that are Continue reading “AACSB Analytics Seminar”
2016 Employment Report
The Employment Report for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2016 is now available. The Institute marks its ninth consecutive year of job placement at, or very near, full employment by graduation for its students. The 11-page report details job placement results for 109 MSA degree candidates who actively sought new Continue reading “2016 Employment Report”
SAMSI Workshop
Today the Institute hosted student participants in the Interdisciplinary Workshop for Undergraduate Students sponsored by SAMSI. The week long workshop provided an introduction to applied mathematical and statistical research in the area of computational neuroscience and forensics. Talks were presented by statisticians Continue reading “SAMSI Workshop”
Forecasting Conference
The Institute is delighted to host The Foresight Practitioner Conference on October 5-6, 2016. Produced in conjunction with Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting, the conference program features talks by nine forecasting experts, including Anne Robinson, Executive Director of Supply Chain Strategy and Analytics at Verizon Wireless and former President of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS); and Michael Gilliland, Product Marketing Manager at SAS and Foresight Editor for Forecasting Practice. Foresight is published by the nonprofit International Institute of Forecasters (IIF).
Become a Practicum Sponsor
The Institute invites interested organizations to submit proposals to sponsor a practicum team project for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017. Since 2007, our students have conducted a wide variety of projects—110 with 70 sponsors—from virtually every industry sector, as well as state and federal government agencies and non-profits. Sponsors identify challenging business objectives and share data for their student team to analyze. Continue reading “Become a Practicum Sponsor”
Commencement Exercises
The Institute held its 9th annual commencement today for candidates in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2016. Diplomas were conferred to 113 degree candidates on a beautiful springtime morning in downtown Raleigh. Presiding over the ceremony was the Institute’s founding director, Dr. Michael Rappa. Continue reading “Commencement Exercises”
Institute Named Prize Finalist
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) today named the Institute for Advanced Analytics one of three finalist schools in the competition for the UPS George D. Smith Prize, an award created to strengthen ties between academia and industry. The award recognizes excellence in preparing students Continue reading “Institute Named Prize Finalist”
Institute co-hosts Workshop
The Institute for Advanced Analytics joined forces this week with the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to co-host the 2016 Spring Opportunities Workshop for Women in Math Sciences. The primary goals of the workshop is two-fold: to familiarize women and/or Continue reading “Institute co-hosts Workshop”
Data Science Colloquium
What is a data scientist and how does a student with ambition become one? That was the question posed by the Institute’s director, Dr. Michael Rappa, speaking today at the University of South Florida. Dr. Rappa was the invited guest speaker at the Interdisciplinary Data Sciences Consortium (IDSC) Colloquium jointly sponsored by IDSC Continue reading “Data Science Colloquium”
AACSB Seminar on Data Analytics
Business demand for graduates with data analytics knowledge and skills has exploded, while the field itself is still evolving and changing rapidly, with new strategies, tools, and techniques coming online daily. These dynamics are challenging business schools to respond with innovative programs and curricular approaches that are Continue reading “AACSB Seminar on Data Analytics”
MSA Students Go Professional
Students in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2016 begin job interviews this week, and already they have taken an important next step in their journey as analytics professionals post-graduation. By joining the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (known as INFORMS), the largest society in the Continue reading “MSA Students Go Professional”
Applying for Class of 2017
The Institute welcomes applicants for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017, our 10th student cohort, which will begin studies next summer. 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 apply early. Continue reading “Applying for Class of 2017”
Students Lead Charitable Drive
The MSA Class of 2016, continuing a student tradition, sought to lend a helping hand to our neighbors at WakeMed Children’s Hospital by holding a charitable drive to donate gifts for children undergoing care over the holiday season. Many thanks to all of the MSA student volunteers who gave generously of their time in the collection effort, Continue reading “Students Lead Charitable Drive”
Healey Named Distinguished Professor
The Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher Healey to the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Advanced Analytics. Dr. Healey is a noted scholar in the field of data visualization and visual analytics—specifically the development of methods for visualizing large, multidimensional datasets Continue reading “Healey Named Distinguished Professor”