ABOUT
About MSAM
In 2015 and 2016, Central College mathematics professor Dr. Russell E. Goodman took groups of Central College students to Furman University in Greenville, SC for the Carolinas Sports Analytics Meeting. The event was incredibly well-run and quite popular regionally and after some discussions with the organizers, Goodman decided to create a "sister meeting" at Central College, held in the fall, under the same conference model. To-date, the event has been quite successful.
Goodman created the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting (MSAM) in 2016 as a one-day conference promoting faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research in sports analytics. MSAM has always been designed to be an enthusiastic environment in which to hear and discuss myriad examples and projects in sports analytics. The conference typically features sessions for speaking or poster presentations, and opportunities to network with other participants. Professionals, faculty, and students of all levels are encouraged to attend and to consider giving a speaking or poster presentation. Lunch is typically provided for registrants (in non-COVID-19 years) at Central College's delicious Central Market buffet.
Our 2024
Speakers!!!
Amelia Probst
Data Scientist, Pro Football Focus
Amelia Probst is a Data Scientist on the consumer team at Pro Football Focus (PFF). Her work is focused on fantasy football tools and sports betting.
Amelia graduated from Cornell University with a degree in statistics in 2022. She previously interned at the New York Mets, the Premier Lacrosse League, and the Indianapolis Colts. Amelia enjoys hiking with her dog, Poppy, and baking.
Joshua attended Villanova University where he co-founded the Sports Analytics Club and graduated in 2023 with a degree in Computer Science and Statistics.
He previously interned with the Philadelphia Phillies and presented undergraduate research at the CMU Sports Analytics Conference as well as the SABR Analytics Conference. He can often be found spending weekend nights playing poker with friends.
Content
MSAM 2024
Previous MSAMs
2020 Materials
2024 Materials
2023 Materials
2022 Materials
2019 Materials
2018 Materials
2017 Materials
2016 Materials
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