Whether it is through your research, projects you tackle or by teaching, you work hard to accomplish your goals and that deserves recognition. At SAS, we support students and lecturers who want to make an impact in their careers by given them the opportunity to attend and present at an
The combination of a looming shortage of analytical professionals in the workforce and a recent Money and Payscale.com study which named SAS the top skill to pursue in today’s job market, many students are looking to learn SAS. Many universities are stepping up to meet this need with a well-developed
As I mentioned in Part I of this SAS Back to School Guide, SAS offers many options for teaching and learning SAS at low or no cost. Below, I’ll go into a little more detail on what’s included, common installation questions, license renewals and more. You may also want to
It’s that time of year—time to get your rear in gear! The start of a new semester can be overwhelming—new books, new subjects—but we’re making it easy to learn SAS, with loads of available resources. Below is a guide to some of the most common inquiries we get from students
In a few short years, the need for people with analytics skills could significantly outpace supply. In fact, recent research from MGI and McKinsey's Business Technology Office says: By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million
In February this year, the Careers and Business Relations (CBR) team from Regent’s University London invited SAS to participate in their International Business Week – the topic was: “The challenge to get SAS into a new market” and called first year business students to develop a project using their knowledge,
Numerous studies and statistics point to the fact that in just a few short years the need for people with analytics skills could significantly outpace supply. With so much talk around the analytics skills gap and the growing market for analytic talent, we wanted to highlight a variety of avenues
Numerous studies and statistics point to the fact that in just a few short years the need for people with analytics skills could significantly outpace supply. With so much talk around the analytics skills gap and the growing market for analytic talent, we wanted to highlight a variety of avenues
Are you a student who submitted content to SAS Global Forum 2016? You’re in luck, the Student Ambassador Program is still accepting applications! The deadline has been extended until November 15, 2015. This is your chance to earn one of fifteen spots to attend the conference for free. Yes, that’s
SAS is here to help. Whether you are teaching students how to use SAS or are using the power of SAS® to apply analytical intelligence to any data in any discipline, we have a variety of resources available to you including our Academic Evaluation Copy Program. SAS Press will provide
I just returned from SAS Global Forum, where more than 250 students took advantage of the opportunity to participate in this annual gathering of analytically-minded SAS lovers. While the learning experiences at SAS Global Forum are bountiful, there are a wealth of opportunities available to students year-round. When I first
Numerous studies and statistics point to the fact that in just a few short years the need for people with analytics skills could significantly outpace supply. With so much talk around the analytics skills gap and the growing market for analytic talent, we wanted to highlight a variety of avenues
Numerous studies and statistics point to the fact that in just a few short years the need for people with analytics skills could significantly outpace supply. With so much talk around the analytics skills gap and the growing market for analytic talent, we wanted to highlight a variety of avenues
For many SAS users, their first experience using SAS came during college. Using SAS as part of their coursework and research was how they developed their initial SAS skills. Given that SAS programming is now taught in many high schools across the US, some students are now entering college already equipped with basic SAS skills. Regardless of when you
Join us in San Francisco for SAS Global Forum 2013 for three days of workshops, posters, networking, and presentations, all focused on helping you boost your SAS skills and expertise. SAS Global Forum is filled with opportunities to share your knowledge and learn from others. Faculty who are interested in
I love the social sciences. It could be because I majored in Psychology and fell in love with research. I was one of those students who actually enjoyed the Research Methods and Statistics course series. I remember like it was yesterday, analyzing the data for my dissertation. As soon as
There have been several blogs recently discussing the importance of analytical skills for students. Students these days need to be savvy about the courses they select. Taking courses that broaden knowledge and give practical experience with the questions and tools used in industry to find solutions, will give you an
The SAS Global Academic Program team may be coming to a campus near you! One of the best things about being part of this team is getting to visit colleges and universities and hearing from the students and professors first hand. I just got back from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Organizations today are dealing with diverse issues, a wider range of regulations and heightened global competition. Insights gleaned from data about customers, suppliers, operations and performance will provide companies an edge in solving complex business problems. The market demand for professionals with data management, analytical and problem solving skills is
SAS is widely used for both teaching and research in universities around the world. As part of the SAS Global Academic Program team, one of the questions I’m frequently asked by those teaching is “does SAS have any materials such as slide decks, data sets, or exercises they can make
Analytics 2011 was a great event for many reasons. You’re probably thinking of the most obvious reasons like the fact there were 1,053 in attendance, the schedule was filled with top notch presentations, and there were ample opportunities to network with those who shared similar interests. These are all good
We receive several requests from students who want to learn SAS. Since SAS is taught at so many colleges and universities, many times it is simply a matter of helping students connect to all the SAS resources available to them at their school. However, in some cases we have students who want
Students in schools around the world are using SAS in their studies. For some, completing the course and moving onto the next semester is the goal. For others, discussing their findings and sharing their work is the plan. This is a hallmark of research. Adding to the body of knowledge
Are you struggling to master SAS Enterprise Miner? Does it feel as if there are ten duotrigintillion (i.e. a Googol) choices and options that are keeping you from making progress? Why not proceed in the same way Neanderthals consumed a mammoth; piece by piece! You first have to decide on
