The Department of Statistics & Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University has been a leader in sports analytics for many years, with a rich history of developing cutting-edge research and hosting accessible community events.
In Fall 2024, the department’s collective sports analytics initiatives officially launched as the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center (CMSAC).
CMSAC’s mission as a national leader in the growing field of sports analytics is to:
- Push forward the sports analytics discipline through the dissemination of state-of-the-art research that contributes to statistics and machine learning methodology.
- Create innovative statistics and data science education experiences to create pathways into sports analytics careers.
- Engage with professional sports teams and industry partners on capstone projects and fellowship opportunities.
- Host accessible events for community outreach, such as the annual CMSAConference.
Watch this webinar by the Director of CMSAC Ron Yurko to learn about the exciting field of sports analytics!