Who will be helping me?
A highly qualified Spears student intern will assist you. All Spears Assist interns excelled in the content they learned in MSIS 2103 and BADM 2233. They also have completed customer service and consulting training provided by our partner, InterWorks, and the Spears Assist Coordinators, Dr. Evan Davis and Kim Strom.
Virtual Assistance
via Office365 TEAMS with appointment
Monday–Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, 1-9 p.m.
In-Person Assistance
Located in BU 205
Monday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Spears Assist Interns
- Femi Abioye
Major: Management Information Systems (Data Science)
Favorite thing about analytics: I enjoy how analytics teaches me how to think, not what to think. It pushes me to think critically and creatively!
Something you want to try but haven’t done yet: I want to go snowboarding.
- Kyler Baldwin
Major: Accounting and MSIS
Minor: Applied Computer ProgrammingFavorite thing about analytics: Finding the the why behind complex business problems
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Snowboarding -
Claire Barron
Major: Data Analytics
Minor: FinanceFavorite thing about analytics: Create visualizations and dashboards that tell a story
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Piano - Ashlyn Caldwell
Major: Management Information Systems and Data Analytics
Minors: International Business and Data Science
Favorite thing about analytics? I like that you never know what insights you'll uncover and how it will inform business decisions.
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Something I want to try is rugby. It seems like a fun game to play and a fun way to be active!
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Aaron Chambers
Major: Management Information Systems and Finance
Favorite thing about analytics: Gaining insights at a glance based on data points
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Data challenges such as ones held by Ernst and Young.
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Philip Duncan
Major: Management Information Systems and Management
Favorite thing about analytics: Using data to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Something that you want to try but haven’t done yet: Hiking at Yellowstone National Park.
- Makayla Mueller
Major: Management Information Systems
Favorite thing about analytics: There's always room to learn something new!
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Skydiving
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Danielle Nester
Major: Data Analytics & Management Information Systems (Data Science) and Marketing (Research & Analytics, Communications Management)
Favorite thing about analytics: Being informed. Analytics summarizes my approach to planning, preparation and decision-making in my daily life: take in all the data I have and see what is optimal for the situation.
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Camping
- Womu Olabode
Major: Management Information Systems (Data Science)
Minor: Information Assurance and Finance
My favorite thing about analytics is the visualizations and colors.
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: martial arts and wrestling.
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Cade Pope
Major: Management Information Systems - Data Science
Favorite thing about analytics: How, if used correctly, it can be used to tell a story with only numbers, data, charts and graphs!
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: Run a marathon!
- Jess Spring
Major: Data Analytics
Minor: Russian
Favorite thing about analytics is using data to identify patterns and solve problems.
Something you want to try but haven't done yet: scuba diving.
Who can seek assistance at Spears Assist?
Any student currently enrolled in MSIS 2103 (Business Data Science Technologies) or BADM 2233 (Business Analytics Fundamentals) is eligible for assistance with Spears Assist.
How is Spears Assist different than the Analytic Resource Center (ARC)?
Spears Assist interns receive professional development from InterWorks throughout the semester to further their ability to meet the needs of the center.
ARC is held in BU050 or BU060 on Fridays from 10am-4pm. It is staffed by TAs and GAs and is specifically only for help with homework assignments in MSIS 2103, 2233 and 3223.
How do I connect to my virtual appointment?
Our interns will use Microsoft Teams to connect with you via a video call. The Teams app is available to you using your OSU credentials. Though not required, we ask that you use your video camera during the call for the best experience. You will be given specific details on how to connect when your appointment is confirmed.