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2024-08-19: Summer Data & Analytics Summer Internship at PRA Group, Inc.

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Embarking on an internship is often a transformative experience, and my journey has been no exception. Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to dive deep into the intricate world of data science, corporate compliance, and policy-making, all while gaining a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving expectations of Gen Z in the workplace. Here’s a glimpse into what my internship has entailed and the valuable lessons I've learned along the way. PRA Group is pleased to welcome our 2024 interns! Coming to us from across the U.S., these 13 young professionals will bring fresh perspectives and innovative new ideas to our global headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. #PRAGroup #FinancialServices #LifeAtPRA #BuildYourCareer pic.twitter.com/A43ix90lnh — PRA Group (@PRAGroupInc) June 17, 2024 Crafting Policies for a PRAGroup One of the primary responsibilities I undertook during my internship was the development of policies to regulate and audit external tools and internal prog...

2023-12-06: MSV Student Capstone Conference (MSVSCC 2023) Trip Report

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This year, the Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference (MSVSCC 2023) celebrated its 16th anniversary. The MSV Student Capstone Conference showcases the practical research work of both undergraduate and graduate students in modeling and simulation, encompassing various disciplines from different departments within Old Dominion University (ODU) , as well as programs from other colleges and universities. Students were required to submit research papers (either a two page extended abstract or a 12-page full paper) from any of the seven conference paper tracks: Transportation, Business & Industry, General Sciences & Engineering, Education & Training, Virtual Environments & Visualization, Infrastructure Security & Military, Medical Simulation, and Data Science. Papers were reviewed by research and faculty track chairs from ODU and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) . The conference was held as an in-person confere...