VIRTUAL SAS GLOBAL FORUM 2020 — Through partnerships with colleges and universities around the world, SAS is building a sustainable pool of data science and analytics talent. At the virtual SAS Global Forum 2020, the company is recognizing the educators and students who are teaching, learning and using SAS in innovative ways.
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“The pandemic has put a bright spotlight on the importance of analyzing data to make better decisions,” said Sean O’Brien, Vice President of SAS Education. “This year’s honorees are a testament to a world driven by analytics, at a time where their expertise is needed most.”
In response to COVID-19, SAS launched flexible, free learning options. From short videos to interactive online courses, the SAS training resources can introduce beginners to programming or statistics, or lead to a valuable industry credential like the AI and Machine Learning Professional.
SAS supports eight award programs for students and educators participating in the virtual forum.
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The Distinguished SAS Educator Award recognizes an educator who has made significant contributions to advancing analytics education and preparing students for careers in analytics and data science. This year, Steven Myers from The University of Akron received this award for his work supporting students and incorporating analytics in the classroom and beyond. Myers has been teaching for over four decades and considers himself an “evangelist” for data science.
A new award, the Emerging Educator Award, honors an educator who has shown exemplary progress in advancing analytics education and creating new analytics and data science talent. Leila Halawi from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University integrates analytics into instruction and prepares her students to enter the workforce by staying up to date with industry needs.
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