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As a physics student at the University of Lancaster in England, Elliott Bessell’s first taste of data analysis came in the form of a research project investigating the effects of solar wind on Saturn’s aurora. He worked for two years at an analytics consulting firm in the UK prior to Continue reading Ten Minutes with Elliott Bessell ’19
For students in NC State’s Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2022, the new semester brings new opportunities. They’re learning about optimization, simulation, financial analytics, and other advanced topics. They’re interviewing for jobs. And when they’re not in class or meeting with prospective employers, they’re applying predictive analytics Continue reading Student Spotlight: Verizon Practicum Team
Four months into their eight-month practicum projects, students in NC State’s Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2022 are deep in the throes of data analysis, applying the techniques they are concurrently learning in the classroom to solve their sponsors’ business problems. This month, they are delivering midpoint Continue reading Student Spotlight: Primrose Schools Practicum Team
Across the past six MSA classes (2017-2022), approximately 40% of students joined the program directly following completion of their undergraduate degrees. Alex Pirsos, a current student, and (Virginia) Clare Burns ‘17 are two such individuals; Alex studied marketing at Elon University and Clare earned a bachelor’s in public health from Continue reading Ten Minutes with Clare Burns ’17