The original article was posted in the Data Science Quarterly Newsletter.
Patrick Leavitt, set to graduate in 2025 with a Master’s in Operations Research, combines his mathematical excellence with hands-on Data Science Courses 201 and 401. His project on sports analytics explores the journey of high school football recruits to D1 colleges, uncovering connections between recruits’ home states and nearby schools. Using the same skills in his Coast Guard career, Patrick leverages data analytics for search and rescue, emergency management, and mission planning. His data-driven approach optimizes resource allocation, facilitates collaboration among city entities, and ensures inclusive emergency plans. Patrick uniquely showcases the universal utility of data-driven insights, seamlessly integrating data science into sports analytics and critical Coast Guard operations.