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Spears Assist is a resource center (located in BU 205) where OSU students enrolled in MSIS 2103 (Business Data Science Technologies) or BADM 2233 (Business Analytics Fundamentals) can receive help and guidance with their analytics questions. Spears Assist is staffed with interns who were specifically selected for their analytic skills and desire to help other students.
Spears Assist is made possible by a collaborative effort between the OSU Spears School of Business and InterWorks with the goal of fostering strong data analytic skills in our students.
Spears Assist interns

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)

Meet the interns

Adam Amiri

Major: Management Information Systems
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 3363 - Web App Development
Go-to road trip snack: M&M's

Ashlyn Caldwell

Major: Management Information Systems & Data Analytics
Minor: International Business & Data Science
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 3293 - Business Analytics Programming
Go-to road trip snack: Chips or pistachios

Philip Duncan

Major: Management Information Systems & Management
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 3363 - Web App Development
Go-to road trip snack: Goldfish

Makayla Mueller

Major: Data Analytics & Marketing - Research and Analytics
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 4333 - Data Wrangling
Go-to road trip snack: Reese's Dipped Pretzels

Wonu Olabode 

Major: Management Information Systems - Data Science
Minor: Finance & Information Assurance 
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 3333 - Database Systems Development
Go-to road trip snack: Takis

Jess Spring

Major: Data Analytics
Minor: Economics & Russian
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 3333 - Database Systems Development
Go-to road trip snack: Jalapeño Beef Jerky

Drew Taliaferro

Major: Management Information Systems
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 2103 - Business Data Science Technologies
Go-to road trip snack: Nerds Gummy Clusters & a large vanilla Dr. Pepper

Stephen Zheng

Major: Management Information Systems & Data Analytics
Favorite MSIS class: MSIS 2233 - Business Analytics Fundamentals
Go-to road trip snack: Bananas

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.
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