Director, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Matthew Hoolsema joined Carnegie Mellon University in 2015 and now serves as Director of Data Science and Advanced Analytics in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. He oversees data modeling and dashboarding projects for university leadership and the campus community, and the development of new predictive analytic models to support early interventions with students. He has extensive experience leading data and analytical projects related to student persistence and graduation, academic advising, participation in high impact educational practices, peer benchmarking, and university carrying capacity and constraints. Prior to working in higher education Hoolsema was a K-12 teacher, and continues to promote data-informed strategies and policies that promote student access and success in education. He has previously presented at numerous professional conferences including AIR, NEAIR, and CAIR.
Tableau vs. PowerBI: A Case Study in Transitioning Between BI Tools
Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time
Leveraging LMS Data to Enhance Academic Advising and Early Alert Systems
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time