Operations and Analytics Club
The club sponsors presentations by industry executives, tours of manufacturing facilities, and networking opportunities for students.
It's also affiliated with the Association for Supply Chain Management, a professional organization that offers educational, training and network opportunities in the areas of operations and supply chain management. You can learn more about the club in this Royal News story.
Six Sigma Certification
The club provides additional training and resources to help our students build valuable skill sets and accreditations.
One area of interest is the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
Six Sigma provides value to potential employers through reduced costs, increased revenue, streamlined business processes, and improved employee buy-in, which all lead to a better bottom line. Six Sigma provides value to our students by improving skill sets for in demand positions, displaying commitment to improving business acumen, preparing students for leadership roles, and increased earning potential.
2023-2024 Events
Spring 2024 Events
First Semester Meeting
January 31, 2024 6:15pm, First O & A Club meeting, Brennan Hall, Classroom 205- Discussion was held with members about upcoming semester events including Veterans Boxes fundraiser and Vote for upcoming field trip.
Six Sigma Event
February 12, 2024 6pm, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium-Six sigma education hosted by students Alyssa Fontana and Anthony Mazzaro.
March Madness
February 26, 2024 6pm, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium
Supply Chain Panel
March 4, 2024, 6pm, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium-Professionals from area businesses discussion with Q & A about the supply chain.
Veterans Boxes
March 20, 2024, 6pm, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium-Fundraising activity collecting self care items to be distributed to our local veterans.
Python Night
April 8, 2024, 6pm, DeNaples Center 407 - Hosted by Dr. Wesam AlRamadeen. Several student teams from KSOM Business school learning python with a fun, friendly competition.
Casino Night
May 9, 2024, 6pm, The DeNaples Center- Held each semester, a fun-filled night of games and fundraiser for local food bank.
Fall 2023 Events
Fall Internship Panel
September 11, 2023 6pm, Brennan Hall Pearn Auditorium- Student Panel highlighting Internship opportunities. The students will discuss obtaining an internship, time commitment, hands-on experience and takeaways.
Internship sites include
- ub bank
- BNY Mellon
- Lockheed Martin
- J.P. Morgan
- Verizon
- SL Green Realty Group
Sports Analytics Session
September 19, 2023 11:30 am
Brennan Hall, Room 103
O & A club treasurer Michael Castellino will be sharing the work that he did with Dr. David Mahalak using Python for Sports Analytics.
Sports Analytics Panel
September 25, 2023 6 pm
Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium
Jack Houston from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and Brian Coe from the Wilkes-Barre Penguins will speak on their careers and roles, and provide valuable advice for those interested in the field of operations and analytics.
Operations Management Panel
October 16, 2023 6 pm
Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium
A Guest Speaker from Paint Pittston Pink will discuss the operations of the event and the O & A Club will be presenting a donation from monies collected from selling pink ribbons.
Python Education
October 24, 2023 11:30 am Brennan Hall, Room 105
O & A club secretary Alyssa Fontana will be leading a discussion on PowerBI and the club will be hosting a PowerBI competition with awards for the best dashboards created and presented.
Female Leaders in Business
November 6, 2023 6 pm
Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium
Six Sigma Night Kahoot
November 13, 2023 6 pm
Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium
Dr. David Mahalak
Six Sigma Education
November 28, 2023 11:30 am
Brennan Hall, Room 105
Casino Night
December 4, 2023 6 pm
Brennan Hall, Rose Room 509
Previous Events
Guest Speakers and Site Visits
Every year, the club hosts speakers and panels to discuss relevant topics in the field of operations and business analytics. The panel shares their stories and expertise with the club. Students are able to ask questions about their experience in various industries. Our past speakers and panels have produced several internship opportunities as well. In addition, students have the opportunity to visit local facilities, businesses and companies.
Past Facility Visits
- Walmart Distribution Center, Tobyhanna, PA
- Gertrude Hawk Chocolates plant, Dunmore, PA
- Philadelphia Phillies Stadium, Philadelphia, PA for a Sports Analytics project