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Enrollment Analysis and Predictive Model 1/3 – Project Write-up

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Python code snippets. Why start from scratch?

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This is my project starter file.

Roam Research

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I started using #RoamResearch on August 2, 2020 Here is my #RoamGraph as of September 2021. It’s a networked note-taking tool that I’ve used to create a personalized knowledge web. Some of the things I’ve funneled into it are: (a) academic research, (b) book summaries, (c) meeting minutes, (d) webinar notes, (e) journal entries, (f) website clippings, (g) instructions, and (h) to-do lists. Each node is a thought or concept. I can then link any idea to any other idea at an atomic level as I am writing. I can then search and pull up everything related to any of the thoughts and continue to make connections even then. I’m getting a huge boost in productivity and insight. This would have been great for my lit review, but I only found out about it afterward. Now I’m finding it fun to maintain a “whole-life lit review.” Hit me up if you’re curious. #productivityhacks #research

Creating lists of peer institutions – Python code

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This is my first attempt at uploading some of my Python code. If this works out, I’ll be posting more!

Restoring Jupiter Notebook access after updating from bash to zsh

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After my dissertation, I updated my Mac to Big Sur. I wasn’t going to mess with anything until it was done. I’ve heard too many horror stories. When I finally did, I was prompted to update the shell from bash to zsh which cut off my access to Jupyter Notebook and all of my Python code. I getting a “Jupyter not found” error. Here is how you can get access back.

Open the bash profile using:

open ~/.bash_profile

2. Since I used Anaconda to install Python, the file had a block of code that looked like the following. Copy and….

3. Create a zsh profile and paste contents above into it.

nano ~/.zshrc

I’m on Google Scholar!

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It is an honor to serve

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AIR 2020-2021 Annual Report

Dispersed teams can outperform groups that are colocated

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This article from 2009 acknowledges the difficulty and suggests dos and don’ts. “…as past research has repeatedly shown, even the smallest degrees of dispersion, such as working on different floors in the same building, can greatly affect the quality of collaboration…. We found that virtual teams offer tremendous opportunities despite their greater managerial challenges. In fact, with the appropriate processes in place, dispersed teams can significantly outperform their colocated counterparts.” https://sloanreview.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/8412f42034.pdf

Weapons of Math Destruction

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In 2018, I had the honor of meeting Dr. Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. It’ll change the way you look at data. Catch her blog here: https://mathbabe.org/

Hey, my dissertation just showed up on Proquest!

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Urmeneta, M. A. (2021). Seeing the unseen: An action research study of first-generation college student persistence at a mid-size private institution in the northeast (Order No. 28644844). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Northeastern University; ProQuest One Academic. (2565123359). Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/seeing-unseen-action-research-study-first/docview/2565123359/se-2?accountid=188309

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Dr. Mike Urmeneta is an award-winning researcher, educator, data scientist, and storyteller with a passion for helping institutions improve and succeed through agile and collaborative approaches to research and analysis. He has extensive experience working with universities and has been recognized for his work by leading organizations such as the Association for Institutional Research, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, and EDUCAUSE. His diverse background and ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders have allowed him to make a significant impact on institutional policies, procedures, and priorities. Most recently, as an instructor for AIR’s Data Literacy Institute, he has been preparing leadership teams to embrace a culture of data-informed decision-making. Prior to this role, he served as the director of analytics and business intelligence for the New York Institute of Technology, providing strategic guidance to various departments, the president’s office, and the board of trustees. Dr. Urmeneta has also held various administrative roles at New York University, including in admissions, financial aid, enrollment and retention, alumni relations, and development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Management from NYU, and a Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University, where he received the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Doctoral Work for his research on first-generation college students.