Applied Analytics News

Beyond the Spreadsheet: Applied Analytics Alum Nora Yang on Data and AI-Driven Strategy

In this Q&A, Yang discusses the role of communication in analytics, lessons from working across industries, and the growing influence of AI on business decision-making.

How Siddhartha Dalal Built Algorithms to Uncover History and Change the Future

M.S. in Applied Analytics Professor Siddhartha Dalal traces his decades-long career in using AI to save lives.

Meet the 2026 Student Marshals

Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.

Inside the AI Shift: Applied Analytics Alum on Building Smarter Systems in Finance

Barry Feng discusses using AI to automate financial systems, strengthen data quality, and help shape the industry’s shift toward an AI-driven future.

Announcing the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Faculty and Student Speakers

We are thrilled to announce that Mary Sormanti and Scott Rosner will serve as faculty speakers, and Aaman Basra and Thomas Quinn will serve as student speakers at the SPS Graduation ceremonies.

Finding Patterns in Data: Applied Analytics Alum Meghna Nair Jayakrishnan Reflects on Her Career

The solutions engineer discusses her career path, the growing role of analytics in business, and the skills students need to succeed.

Understanding People Through Data: Career Insights from an Applied Analytics Alum

Sanjana Varanasi (’24SPS) shares how the program prepared her for her career and how her diverse experiences led her to her role today.

Designing Smarter Decisions: An Applied Analytics Alum Reflects on Her Journey from SPS to Amazon

Shivani Singh (’24SPS) discusses translating data into business strategy, lessons from the APAN program, and her advice for incoming students.

An Applied Analytics Alum's Advice for Aspiring Marketers and Creative Strategists

Murtajiz Naqvi discusses the value of data analytics skills in marketing.

Applied Analytics Alumni on Turning Data into Real-World Impact

How hands-on coursework, industry experience, and community prepared APAN graduates to lead in data-driven roles.

Where Data Science Meets Workflows

Applied Analytics lecturer David Shilane examines how organizations move beyond analytics dashboards to embed data science into everyday workflows.

Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI

At the inaugural Columbia SPS Faculty Summit on AI Teaching and Learning, faculty and industry experts explored AI’s emerging opportunities—and how professional programs can prepare students for a rapidly evolving future of work.