Applied Analytics Club

🚀 Want to land your dream internship? Come hear from four amazing APAN students who secured summer internships at top companies! 🌟 They’ll share their journeys, tips, and advice to help YOU succeed. Don’t miss this insider info session! 👀💼

📅 Date: April 1st, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:15-6:00 PM

Register now on SPS Engage and take your internship search to the next level!

🍕 Thanks to everyone who joined our Pizza Chat with Professor Andrew Assing last week! Drawing from his experience leading quants at Citi’s MSR trading desk, he shared valuable insights on quantitative finance and model development. The discussion was especially engaging when he spoke about starting his career during the financial crisis and his journey from academia to industry. We had a fantastic Q&A about quant roles, trading strategies, and breaking into finance.

🍕✨ Join us for a Pizza Chat with Professor Andrew Assing!
🎯 Want to explore the fascinating world of quantitative finance and data analytics outside the classroom? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with Professor Assing in a casual setting!
👨‍🏫 Professor Assing currently leads a team of quants at Citi’s MSR trading desk, bringing extensive experience in trading, research, and model development. Starting his career during the financial crisis, he has gained unique insights into the evolution of quantitative finance. A beloved Columbia professor since 2018, he teaches Frameworks I & II, Anomaly Detection, and Storytelling with Data.
📅 Join us for an open conversation where you can:
• Learn about quant roles in finance
• Explore career paths in trading and research
• Get insights on transitioning from academia to industry
• Ask questions about model development and validation
• Discover opportunities in the financial sector
🗓️ When: Mon, Dec 9, 6 PM – 7 PM
📍 Where: Lerner Hall
🔗 Registration: https://cglink.me/2iD/r1929340
This chat session provides a unique opportunity to learn from Professor Assing’s journey and gain valuable industry insights. Whether you’re interested in quantitative finance, data science, or applying analytics in the financial world, don’t miss this chance to connect! 💡

Did you know?
We are the largest SPS student club on campus! 🥳💪🏻

Our mission is to empower students in Analytics and related fields, fostering innovation and growth.

🌟Let’s meet the team behind the Applied Analytics Club!
👉🏻Swipe to see our wonderful members.

🍕 What a fantastic pizza chat we had with Professor Jennifer Tsao last Monday! She walked us through her inspiring journey from lab scientists all the way to strategy at major healthcare companies.

She shared compelling stories from her time driving strategic initiatives at Fortune 500 healthcare companies and offered practical advice from her management consulting experience across industries. The discussion was particularly enlightening when she explained how her scientific background approach to complex situations.

Thank you to all who participated!🔬💡

🌟 The APAN Club invites you to join us for Tech Talk: The Real-World Applications and Future of AI! We’re thrilled to host two distinguished professors, Trace Wax from Tech Management and Benjamin Kinsella from APAN, who will lead a dynamic conversation on cutting-edge AI insights. Get ready for an inspiring exchange between these two top experts, with valuable takeaways on AI’s transformative potential! 🌟

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 19, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Dodge Room at Earl Hall
🔗 Registration Link (SPS Engage): https://cglink.me/2iD/r1929238
⚠ Limited spots are available, so sign up now! ⚠

🎤 *Event Moderator*: Chris Kuo, the much-admired APAN professor, whose classes have long waitlists every semester! Known for his engaging teaching style, Chris brings complex analytical concepts to life, making this Tech Talk all the more insightful.

In this fireside chat, Professors Trace and Benjamin will delve into the real-world applications of AI and its transformative potential. They’ll explore how AI is reshaping industries, creating new possibilities, and addressing ethical challenges in technology advancement. 🤖🌍

💡 Event Highlights: Gain valuable insights from Trace and Ben as they discuss AI’s impact today and its implications for the future, uncovering the innovative ways AI is shaping technology. Learn how these advancements could affect the years to come.

✨ Interactive Q&A: Following the fireside chat, there will be a special Q&A session where you can ask your most pressing AI questions and receive advice from two leading experts.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by leaders in the AI field. We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ We had an inspiring session with Christine Jiang on October 9th! 🚀 Christine shared her wealth of experience as a former data hiring manager and YouTube content creator, offering actionable advice on breaking into the data field. From crafting standout resumes to acing interviews, attendees gained firsthand insights into what it takes to launch a successful career in data.

Her practical tips on job applications and navigating career transitions in data sparked engaging discussions and left everyone motivated to take the next steps in their career journeys. Thank you, Christine, for your expertise and to everyone who joined! Let’s keep the momentum going! 📊✨

🍕 We had a thought-provoking pizza chat with Professor Mark Ritzmann last Thursday, an 8-year APAN faculty with over 20 years in AI and analytics! He shared valuable insights into how analytics has become essential across all industries and how career opportunities for our grads continue to grow.

A major highlight was his deep dive into AI applications, current and future use cases for analytics and AI, sparking engaging discussions among attendees. Thank you to everyone who joined for this enriching conversation! Let’s keep exploring these advancements together. 📊✨

✨ We had an enlightening chat with Professor Siddhartha Dalal on October 1st! He shared valuable insights on the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain, highlighting how curiosity and hands-on experience are key to thriving in data science careers.

Let’s embrace these innovations and continue to explore together! 💡💼

🚀 Join us for an exclusive Career Panel with Christine Jiang! 🚀

Christine is a former data hiring manager and YouTube content creator known for her practical tips on breaking into the data field! 📊✨ She’ll share insights on resumes, interviews, and more.

📅 Wednesday Oct. 9, 2:45-4:15 PM
📍 Location: Columbia’s Midtown Career Design Lab
🔗 Register now on SPS Engage—Limited Spots Available! link in story and bio

✨Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and get your questions answered!

This Monday we had our pizza chat with Professor Chris sharing insights on the coexistence relationship between Gen AI, machine learning, and analytics, as well as job hunting tips and advice on personal development.

As a fun twist, the Professor used a formula on birthdays to give away his book!📚 🎉

We enjoyed this engaging discussion-let’s keep the conversation going.