When it comes to exceeding “average,” school districts know it’s no easy feat. Improving student academic growth and achievement takes hard work, careful planning and a clear vision. Leaders like Kim Buryanek – the superintendent for Iowa’s Denison Community School district – and Nick Bradley, assistant principal at Denison Middle
Generative AI (GenAI) has moved past its experimental phase. It is now deeply embedded in core business workflows, from sophisticated financial modeling and predictive analytics to dynamic content creation and strategic decision-making. This means the very definition of a “job-ready” professional has dramatically changed. Global surveys reveal the same trend:
When Center Point-Urbana Community School District set out to rethink how they supported students, the leadership team knew they needed practical insights to better understand student academic growth and opportunities to improve instruction and interventions. Located in Iowa, the district serves a predominantly rural, middle-class community with four schools serving
Think of data engineering as plumbing for the digital world. All those smart dashboards, AI models and analytics reports don’t work unless someone builds the pipelines that bring clean, usable data to them. That someone is a data engineer. Why data engineers are suddenly in the spotlight AI is everywhere today
If you have a background in pharmacy, life sciences, biotechnology, or statistics – and you’re curious about the world of clinical research – there’s one career path you might want to explore: clinical SAS programming. Maybe you’ve heard the term before and wondered what it really involves. The good news?
As someone deeply involved in the world of data science and artificial intelligence, I've seen firsthand how AI and machine learning have rapidly evolved from abstract concepts into indispensable tools shaping our everyday lives and industries. Across health care, finance, marketing and cybersecurity, these technologies are not merely enhancing operations
Having excellent skills in math is an advantage in a world increasingly driven by technological change. It’s a key to opening doors to high-paying careers and opportunities. Research by the Urban Institute shows that students equipped with advanced math skills earn higher wages throughout their lives. With jobs in data
In today’s competitive marketplace and quickly evolving technological landscape, keeping knowledge current and developing hard skills has become more important than ever – and students and professionals alike are searching for opportunities to stand out from the crowd. In the analytics space, many are turning to career certificates in data
Across a wide variety of industries, SAS users are leaning into the power of data to glean relevant insights and identify new opportunities. Through analytics, they are solving complex problems, discovering practical insights, and making a difference in their fields and communities. How can others join their efforts and use
This summer, SAS Academic Programs recognized four faculty members from across the country for their excellence in teaching data analytics. Awardees of the SAS Distinguished Award and the Emerging Educator Award received plaques at the SAS Summer Educator Conference, where they participated in a panel discussion about their experience teaching
From solutions engineers and students to analysts and data scientists, SAS® users consistently speak about the value of upskilling and lifelong learning. They say upskilling is vital to success – particularly for those in analytics. Why? Because when it comes to analytics, curiosity is king. Digging deeper and trying new
