MSA Share20: Class of 2024

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MSA Share20s are an opportunity for students to present to their classmates about relevant and interesting topics. Students work with Dr. Sarah Egan Warren to prepare their presentations and deliver their talks at lunchtime. The talks last up to 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions. The speakers hone their Continue reading MSA Share20: Class of 2024

From Novice to Know-How

The forthcoming paragraphs narrate the journey of Carlos, a current student at the Institute for Applied  Analytics (IAA). This narrative delves into themes of uncertainty, family bonds,  seized opportunities, and the perpetual search for fulfillment. Its overarching message resonates with the eternal truth that the pursuit of knowledge is an Continue reading From Novice to Know-How

What to Do In and Around New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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Before beginning my journey at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I took a trip to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. New River Gorge was designated a national park in 2020, making it the United State’s newest national park. It’s located in West Virginia, and it’s only about a Continue reading What to Do In and Around New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA

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Resources abound at the Institute for Advanced Analytics–from committed faculty and staff to seemingly unlimited opportunities to apply and grow skill sets. For me, tools for effective communication have been like a gold mine, rich in opportunities for self-reflection and improvement. I had always been a confident presenter and performer, Continue reading Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA

3 Things I Learned During the Summer about the MSA

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After an incredible (yet challenging) time here at the Institute, I’m sharing a few things I have learned about the student experience.  1. Open-Door Policy  I wasn’t sure if and how I would get the chance to interact with the faculty & staff. However, with the MSA’s open-door policy, we Continue reading 3 Things I Learned During the Summer about the MSA