Through the opportunities awarded to me via the IDA, I was able to develop the variety of skills required to be successful in data science. Dr. Parton’s Statistical Consulting class has been invaluable for my current role on the AI Consulting team within the Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center. My time spent at the IDA has been the single most valuable undergraduate/graduate experience, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the IDA team. Roll Tide

The Institute of Data and Analytics provided me the opportunity to solve real-world problems using advanced ML/AI across various industries, from insurance pricing to psychology studies. Not only was I trained on algorithms and programming as a junior Data Scientist, my time with the IDA helped me build a more well-rounded and industry-ready portfolio.

The Institute of Data & Analytics provides the opportunity for students to contribute impactful work with experienced professionals, fostering skills to ensure their success throughout their careers. I credit the strong start to my career from skills that I have developed while at the IDA.

During my time at the Institute of Data and Analytics I had the opportunity to work on high impact projects alongside brilliant individuals. Through these real-world applications I was able to enhance numerous skillsets and grow in my abilities as a researcher, employee, student, and data scientist. These invaluable tools are the foundation of my professional abilities to this day.

The Institute of Data & Analytics provided me exposure to many experiential learning opportunities that prepared me for my career. Apart from classroom learning and my thesis work, I had opportunities to collaborate with other ongoing analytics projects in the lab and also opportunities for statistical consulting. The IDA also supported my leadership endeavor to start a student-led Data Analytics club. I would say I got full exposure to collaboration, leadership and experiential learning at the lab.”

Working in the Institute of Data & Analytics helped me understand how to create impactful data visualizations to communicate the value of Alabama Medicaid to a variety of stakeholders. I now teach students many of the tactics and strategies I learned so they can use data visualizations to communicate business problems and monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions.

The Institute of Data and Analytics is a great place providing students many chances to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world issues and experience the work in practice. The IDA faculty and staff are so tremendously supportive, offering encouragement and guidance. I am so blessed to have been a part of the organization.