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 BU205
Monday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Spears Assist Interns
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Wesley Cannatti
Major: Sports Management and Management Information Systems - Data Science
Favorite thing about analytics: Finding insights and being able to show that to others by telling a story with data.
Most irrational fear: Snakes, specifically large snakes like pythons. -
Aaron Chambers
Major: Management Information Systems and Finance
Favorite thing about analytics: Discovering the insight among all the noise in data.
Most irrational fear: Emetophobia?
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Oliver Homann
Major: Management Information Systems - Data Science
Favorite thing about analytics: The ability to answer/understand the “Why.”
Most irrational fear: Grasshoppers.
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Bhuvanesh Karani
Major: Management Information Systems - Data Science and minors in Information Assurance and Marketing
Favorite thing about analytics: Creativity, the options are endless. I consider myself right brained so when you can combine technical skills and artistic qualities, I’m there. Analytics is also very satisfying since everything can be condensed into an easy understanding and anyone can analyze it.
Most irrational fear: I have a fear of heights. Kinda hilarious considering I play basketball very often and it involves a lot of jumping.
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Evelyn Larson
Major: Marketing with a concentration in research and analytics and a minor in data science.
Favorite thing about analytics: Creating visualizations for IT!
Most irrational fear: Not washing my hands three times every time I need to wash them.
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Danielle Nester
Major: Management Information Systems and Marketing
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.
Most irrational fear: My ceiling fan falling on me while I am sleeping
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Cameron Payne
Major: Management information systems
Favorite thing about analytics: I love the math and problem solving involved. I grew to enjoy using Excel, Tableau, and other software systems. This inspired me to switch my major from General Business to MIS.
Most irrational fear: I’m terrified of spiders
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Cade Pope
Major: Management Information Systems - Data Science
Favorite thing about analytics: How, if used correctly, can be used to tell a story with only numbers, data, charts, and graphs!
Most irrational fear: Trypophobia! (the fear of holes).
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Christina Taylor
Major: Marketing & Management
Favorite thing about analytics: I enjoy seeing how valuable data can be in daily decision-making. I like the ability that analytics can tell a story for all to understand, no matter our level of comprehension of any given topic.
Most irrational fear: There are a few animals that I do not like, but snakes are at the top of my list.
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 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.