{"672340":{"#nid":"672340","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Making Waves: McKenzie Campbell\u2019s Excellence in Academia and Athletics  ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mckenzie-campbell-b3358620a\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMcKenzie Campbell\u003C\/a\u003E makes a splash at Georgia Tech, as a pivotal member of the GT Swimming and Diving team, while seamlessly navigating academic hurdles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer athletic journey at Georgia Tech began successfully during her freshman year, where she established herself as one of the institution\u2019s top swimmers by clocking the fifth-fastest 400 IM and ninth-fastest 200 IM at the Georgia Tech Invitational.[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer exceptional organizational prowess played a pivotal role in harmonizing her intense training schedule with her academic commitments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, Campbell is diving into the depths of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.analytics.gatech.edu\/?check_logged_in=1\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMS in Analytics\u003C\/a\u003E program at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked about her motivation to pursue a master\u2019s degree, Campbell said \u201cI decided to do my master\u0027s because I had two internship experiences. One is Supply chain analytics [at Georgia Pacific LLC] and one in financial data analytics [at UPS] ... I had an interest in analytics and data science, and I wanted to enhance those skills.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ECampbell\u2019s Swim Towards Excellence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampbell\u0027s day starts early with morning swim practice, beginning before dawn. This early session sets the tone for her day, filled with back-to-back classes that demanded her keen academic focus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENavigating the rigorous demands of being a student-athlete, Campbell showcased her skill in the 100 and 200 fly, securing second-fastest team times for the season. Her first-place finishes in the 200 fly against \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fsu.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFlorida State, \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Southern,\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scad.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCAD\u003C\/a\u003E further cemented her status as a formidable competitor in collegiate swimming. [1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn her sophomore year, she shattered Georgia Tech records in the 200 fly and 400 IM, and secured top-ten times in the 500 free and 100 fly. She further showcased her versatility at the NCAA and ACC Championships, recording personal bests in the 500 free, 200 fly, and 400 IM. [1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy her junior year, Campbell further solidified her reputation as a NCAA qualifier by breaking records in the 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM[2]. Campbell also clinched first place in the 200 free at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gardner-webb.edu\/event\/gardner-webb_university_swimming_at_university_of_south_carolina_invitational\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGardner-Webb meet\u003C\/a\u003E. [1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery path has its obstacles, and during the isolating times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Campbell found strength in routine, focusing intently on swimming and academics. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis period, while testing her resilience, unexpectedly led to one of her best swim seasons and personal growth in adversity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Guiding Influence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampbell credits much of her success to her mentors and coaches at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy coach right now is Chico Rego, and I\u2019ve been swimming with him for like 3 years now. During my first two years, I swam with Bill Koppelman, and he did his Masters in analytics from here and he suggested that I should look into IE if I like math and statistics\u201d Campbell said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer academic advisor, Dr. Goldsman, also played a crucial role in guiding her through the challenges of her Industrial Engineering and Analytics courses, fostering in her a deep appreciation for the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked to share guidance for upcoming student-athletes at Tech, Campbell emphasized, \u0022Balancing time is key\u0022 advising those to harness the Athletic Association\u0027s robust support, lean on dependable teammates, and smartly plan their course schedules, including summer classes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, Campbell is making the most of her fifth year by continuing to compete on the varsity swim team.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs Campbell progresses further in her master\u0027s program, she looks forward to a future where she can blend her passion for analytics with her experiences in supply chain management.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E____\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthor: Atharva Anand Dave\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReferences:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col start=\u00221\u0022\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E. (2023, September 13). McKenzie Campbell. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/c-swim\/roster\/season\/2023-24\/mckenzie-campbell\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/c-swim\/roster\/season\/2023-24\/mckenzie-campbell\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/campbell-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/campbell-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMcKenzie Campbell, a proud alumnus of the Bachelor\u0027s program in Industrial Engineering and a current master\u0027s student in Analytics at ISyE, has distinguished herself by seamlessly navigating the academic currents while making waves as a pivotal member of the Georgia Tech Swimming and Diving team.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"McKenzie Campbell personifies the ideal student-athlete at Georgia Tech, excelling as a scholar in Industrial Engineering and Analytics, and as a record-setting swimmer on the varsity team."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-01-22 15:40:46","changed_gmt":"2024-01-22 15:42:00","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672829":{"id":"672829","type":"image","title":"McKenzie Campbell","body":null,"created":"1705938052","gmt_created":"2024-01-22 15:40:52","changed":"1705938052","gmt_changed":"2024-01-22 15:40:52","alt":"McKenzie Campbell","file":{"fid":"256148","name":"IMG_2950.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/22\/IMG_2950.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/22\/IMG_2950.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":97836,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/01\/22\/IMG_2950.jpeg?itok=Pp-WMHiW"}}},"media_ids":["672829"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}