Applied Analytics News
Columbia University’s M.S. in Applied Analytics Unveils a Future-Focused Curriculum
Hear from Professor Kitty Kay Chan, the program director, on how new specialized concentrations give students the opportunity to tailor their studies.
This Recent Alumna Is Already Creating Lasting Impact in the Public Sector
Niveditha Girish Hesaraghatta shares what she learned as an Applied Analytics student and how it empowered her to make a difference in her work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Revolutionizing Health Care with AI: An M.S. in Applied Analytics Lecturer’s Goal to Empower Minds and Save Lives
Bum Chul Kwon shares insights into the connection between health care and AI and how his course aligns with this emerging field.
Are Critical Thinking Skills Relevant in the Age of AI?
Senior lecturer and associate academic director of the M.S. in Applied Analytics program David Kreutter argues that there is still value in human analytical thinking.
How One Applied Analytics Alum Is Shaping Google Search
Elina Shirolkar discusses her role as a data scientist at Google and how it feels to work on something that has worldwide impact.
Applying Analytics in a Health Care Setting: Learning to Use AI for Good
Columbia SPS CUNY Fellow Adeel Arif on employing analytics skills to solve challenges in medicine.
Applied Analytics Program Brings Market Research Practice Into the Classroom
Lecturer Diahanna Post discusses the importance of using data collection to answer organizational questions, how it is used in her role at Nielsen, and the skills taught in the program’s new course.
The Transition from Undergrad to Columbia’s Applied Analytics Master’s Program
Tiffany Bahar discusses the benefits of coming to the program right after graduating from college with a Bachelor of Science.
Columbia to Career: How Alum Aditi Chadha Transformed Her Future with Applied Analytics
Aditi Chadha (’24SPS) believes that the M.S. in Applied Analytics program played an important role in advancing her career.
Applied Analytics Lecturer Selected as a Fellow in the American Statistical Association
Birol Emir talks about his passion for teaching and pushing the discipline forward.
How One Applied Analytics Student Took Her Data Skills to the Next Level
Joyce Lu shares why she left her job as a senior assurance associate at EY to pursue a master's degree, and how she's deepening her understanding of data analytics.
Columbia SPS Students Showcase Ideas for a Better Future at SPS Next
Four student speakers shared their stories and experiences, presenting unique solutions for fostering a more sustainable and equitable future.