In 2025, the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis will mark its 25th anniversary. It was originally known as just the School of Informatics and later as the School of Informatics and Computing (SoIC). The School of Informatics was originally founded in 2000, on the Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana campuses, with… Read more »
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Every Luddy Student Leads
When “Charlotte” graduated with an undergraduate degree in Data Science from Luddy Indianapolis and landed a job as an analyst at a local telecommunications company, she was unaware of the difference she could make in her community with the skills she harnessed and sharpened while in school. The company she worked for encouraged Charlotte, along… Read more »
The making of a MARLA Museum at Luddy Indianapolis
I got the chance to interview Professor Mathew A. Powers and TA and Collection Coordinator Taylor DeHaven about their work for the MARLA museum effort. MARLA (or the Media Arts Research and Learning Arcade Lab) is a center for Media Arts students to access technology like consoles, tablets, and creative software, interact with gaming and… Read more »
The sports data industry is booming…and so are opportunities for analysts
The data industry is booming and almost all industries are continuously hiring data professionals who can generate insights and aid decision-making at all levels of business. The sports world is no different, as teams, leagues, and media organizations seek to optimize their standard operating procedures by analyzing historical data, creating models that can predict future outcomes, and integrating data-backed decision-making.
Getting out of the rut!
I hope the spring break was refreshing and just the thing you needed to get out of the hectic or monotone school schedule. Well for me, I utilized the break to catch up on my pending homework, readings and speed up the job application while surviving sporadic anxiety and panic attacks. It sank into me… Read more »
Networking: The secret sauce to your career success
All throughout your college career, you’ve probably heard countless times that “networking is everything.” While some may shudder at the sound of a networking event, as one of your career coaches I want you to feel empowered about making connections and cultivating your network. Why? Because your network is the soil in which your career… Read more »
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are crucial for our success
(Part one of two) It is the vision for the School of Informatics and Computing to create an environment where all feel truly welcomed and encouraged to thrive. Yet, diversity paired with equity and inclusion are far from realized in most settings. All we need do is pay attention to the news, scroll through social… Read more »
8 tools for project management in a virtual world
Whether your semester is Covid-free or we are all ‘hunkered down’ in our hovels doing work-from-home [WFH]; if you are a SoIC student, faculty member, or alumni, you know what it means to work on BIG projects. These projects require constant communication, feedback loops, and iterations, file sharing, and versioning, schedules, accountability and progress charts. … Read more »
Five tips for managing the stress of uncertainty
This year has been…something, right? We’ve had a lot thrown at us that we’re all navigating and the list can be stressful and overwhelming to think about. For me, I move from feelings of gratitude and calm, then quickly to anxiety, anger, or sadness with the slightest trigger. Though we’re all impacted in different ways… Read more »
Best (free) Wi-Fi spots for online classes
Having a solid internet connection is vital for success if you are in any classes that have an online component. No one wants to freeze during a Zoom call or have issues submitting an assignment right before it is due. Check out the following places where you can kick back and live life in the… Read more »