Georgia Tech OMS Analytics

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Girish Rajasekar’s commitment to continuous learning helped him achieve multiple milestones during his time as an OMS Analytics student. After enrolling, he transitioned from an engineering program manager role into data engineering — modernizing both his skill set and his approach to work.

This week, Girish reaches a long-standing personal goal: earning his master’s degree from a U.S. university — and from a Forbes “New Ivy,” no less. Congrats, Girish! 🎓🐝

05/06/2026

Natalia Sturgill didn’t just keep up as an OMS Analytics student — she built a life alongside it. She became a mom of two, moved across the country twice, earned two promotions, and even filed for a patent — all while pursuing her degree.

Natalia is an incredible example of what’s possible with determination and flexibility. You did it, Natalia! 🎓🐝

05/05/2026

Each step of Shraddha Shankar’s OMS Analytics journey has been worth celebrating — from two promotions to an engagement and wedding, and now graduating from Georgia Tech with her master’s degree.

What an incredible list of achievements. Congrats, Shraddha! 🎓🐝

05/04/2026

Soon-to-be graduate Matthew Lieb took full advantage of the flexibility and top-tier education Georgia Tech’s OMS Analytics program has to offer. Leveraging his in-progress analytics education, Matthew took a job with Northrop Grumman, moved over 2,000 miles across the country to Washington, D.C., formed new relationships, and maintained a fulfilling life with hobbies.

Keep going, Matthew — you’ve already accomplished so much! 🎓🐝

04/27/2026

Join us in a round of applause! Executive Director Joel Sokol was recently awarded the aptly named Outstanding Lifetime Learning Award at the annual Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff Awards. Sokol has dedicated his time and work to expanding access to top-tier data science and analytics education through OMS Analytics since 2017. 👏 👏 👏

If Director Sokol has made an impact on your journey — in or out of the classroom — share your story in the comments below.

04/21/2026

What story are the numbers really telling?

For OMS Analytics student Joe Domaleski, a curiosity about the economic outlook of 2026 had him digging into state and national economic reports at the end of last year. What began as a personal interest eventually became the focus of his Three Minute Thesis (3MT), as he took a deeper look at the reality behind a “strong” economy.

His takeaway? Averages don’t always add up. By masking outliers, averages often fail to reflect the full picture — especially when applied to the assumption that a strong stock market means a strong economy for everyone.

While the S&P 500 has surged since 2020, rising prices and stagnant wages tell a very different story.

“That’s not one shared economic experience,” Domaleski explains. “That’s two very different realities.”

Though his 3MT wrapped in just under three minutes, his work hasn’t stopped. Domaleski is now putting his research into practice by advocating for greater support for existing businesses, local entrepreneurs and startups through local chambers of commerce.

When policy decisions, marketing strategies, and financial planning models rely on aggregate data and the false narrative of an “average consumer,” opportunities to build an economy that works for more than just the average are often missed.

04/14/2026

It’s an honor to announce that OMS Analytics and its on-campus sister program, MS Analytics, have been awarded the UPS George D. Smith Prize by INFORMS — one of the most prestigious recognitions in operations research, management science, and analytics. The award highlights programs that excel in preparing students to become impactful, real-world practitioners.

OMS Analytics’ own, Pin Hsu, represented the program in Washington, D.C., and was one of several students and alumni who supported the award application, many sharing videos and other supportive content.

Widely considered the largest analytics and data science program in the United States, OMS Analytics continues to grow thanks to its dedicated community of students, alumni, and instructors — including Executive Director Joel Sokol and Associate Directors Duen Horng Chau, Xiaoming Huo, and Lizhen Xu.

This achievement belongs to all of you! Thank you for making it possible.

Read what INFORMS has to say about OMS Analytics: https://vist.ly/4yftb.

03/06/2026

The final application deadline for OMS Analytics is Sunday, March 15. Have your application completed and submitted, including any supporting documents, by midnight on March 15 to be considered for entry. Classes start August 24, 2026.

Application deadline warning! ⏰
This Sunday, Feb. 1, is the Standard Application Deadline for our Online Master of Science degrees. If you’re interested in applying for OMS Analytics or OMS Cybersecurity, be sure to have all application requirements completed and submitted by midnight on Feb. 1.

Still need some extra time? Don’t worry. The Final Application Deadline is March 15.

Apply now: https://vist.ly/4pnze

02/18/2026

Congratulations to instructor Yao Xie for being selected for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program 2026-2028 cohort.

Xie’s perspective on statistics, data science, machine learning, and operations research will support the National Academies work on AI and public decision-making.

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