The Pittsburgh region has a worker shortage. Only 61% of the Allegheny County labor force is working and 26% have a high-school diploma as their highest degree, yet 60% of the job openings require more education or training. In terms of specific industries,...
Grad Students’ Applications Due Nov. 27 for Super Analytics Challenge
All University graduate students have until Nov. 27 to apply for the fourth annual Super Analytics Challenge, hosted by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. This competition presents an opportunity for grad students from Pitt and four other universities to...
Super Analytics Challenge 2022
2022 Super Analytics Challenge Overview According to Feeding America, one in eight Americans goes hungry every day, yet the United States produces more food than any other country. The 2022 Super Analytics Challenge partner organization was the Greater Pittsburgh...
Super Analytics Challenge 2021
2021 Super Analytics Challenge Overview Katz graduate students partnered with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services to examine scenarios that either led people and families to become homeless or factors that may prevent homelessness. By harnessing the...
Super Analytics Challenge 2023
2023 Super Analytics Challenge Overview The National Institute of Mental Health estimated that in 2021, about one in five U.S. adults (18.5 percent) experiences mental illness each year and that around 5.5 percent of all adults live with a serious mental illness....
Super Analytics Challenge Prepares to Change Lives
The third annual Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Super Analytics Challenge wrapped up on Friday, February 17, with the winning team of students chosen for their data-driven solution related to the shortage of behavioral health and mental health workers....
Super Analytics Challenge Kicks Off with Community Service
Nearly 40 Katz staff and students kicked off the 2023 Super Analytics Challenge on Thursday, January 19. The event was held at the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community in Pittsburgh’s South Side. Katie Bennett, associate director for...
Grad Students’ Applications Due Dec. 2 for Super Analytics Challenge
All University graduate students have until Dec. 2 to apply for the third annual Super Analytics Challenge, hosted by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. This year’s challenge will address the shortage of behavioral health and mental health workers amid a...
Graduate Students Succeed as Catalysts for Change in 2022 Super Analytics Challenge
Graduate Students Teamed Up to Combat Food Insecurity and Hunger in the Pittsburgh Community; Discussions will continue in first-ever Catalyst for Impact Symposium Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh continued their annual tradition of serving as...
Pitt Graduate Students Tackle Food Insecurity and Hunger in Second Annual Super Analytics Challenge; Winning Team to be Chosen Feb. 18
The University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, is pleased to announce the Second Annual Super Analytics Challenge. "We are excited to have an opportunity to partner with the Katz...