{"672874":{"#nid":"672874","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Gavin Stewart: From Field Goals to Formulas in the MSA Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn the vibrant fields of Bobby Dodd Stadium, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gavin-stewart88\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGavin Stewart\u003C\/a\u003E (MSA \u201824), a kicker for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets\u003C\/a\u003E merges athletic dynamism with academic rigor. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart graduated from Tech with a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/catalog.gatech.edu\/programs\/business-administration-bs\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration\u003C\/a\u003E while making a name for himself on the Football Team.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransitioning from his Bachelor\u2019s degree to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.analytics.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMaster\u0027s in Analytics\u003C\/a\u003E at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH.Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, Stewart experienced the thrilling challenge of embracing a more technical curriculum.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis educational path is characterized by a rich fusion of strategic business understanding and newly acquired technical skills in coding and data analytics, providing him with a distinct viewpoint on how business operations and technological progress intersect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EBalancing Academics and Athletics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his journey towards achieving academic and athletic excellence at Tech, Stewart highlights the influential role \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www2.isye.gatech.edu\/~jsokol\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Joel Sokol\u003C\/a\u003E played in steering him towards the Master\u0027s in Analytics program at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe highly values Dr. Sokol\u0027s comprehensive briefing on the curriculum, which equipped him for the academic challenges ahead and shed light on its potential career advantages.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, Stewart appreciates the invaluable guidance from his kicking coach, Ryan Longwell, a seasoned NFL player, whose mentorship significantly impacted his development both as an athlete and as an individual.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart, balancing his roles as both a student and athlete, has pinpointed effective time management as a key challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022You have to figure out how to manage your time to get everything done. You have to learn the material outside of the classroom and do more work than just coming to lectures.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe stressed the importance of balancing demanding schedules between the two, along with personal time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReflecting on his journey, Stewart emphasizes the invaluable lessons in teamwork and leadership gained from team sports.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese experiences have not only honed his communication skills but also prepared him for professional environments where teamwork and leadership are key.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EKicking Off Excellence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart has emerged as a key player for the Yellow Jackets in his role as the kickoff specialist. His remarkable precision and formidable strength were evident on the field, with a remarkable 60% of his kickoffs resulting in touchbacks in the 2021 season.[1]\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, Stewart took over as Georgia Tech\u2019s primary place-kicker in a high-stakes game against Pittsburg. In challenging conditions, he showcased remarkable poise and accuracy, nailing 4-of-4 field goal attempts, including a career-long 40-yarder, contributing significantly to Tech\u2019s upset over the 24th-ranked \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pittsburghpanthers.com\/sports\/football\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPittsburg Panthers\u003C\/a\u003E. [2]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis game not only highlighted Stewart\u2019s athletic prowess but also symbolized his resilience and adaptability - traits equally applicable in his rigorous ISyE studies. His record-breaking .923 field goal percentage not only topped Tech\u2019s charts but also ranked him 10th nationally. [2]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to his notable collegiate achievements, Stewart refined his diverse talents at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thebc400.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBenedictine Military School\u003C\/a\u003E, where he displayed his versatility by adeptly taking on the roles of wide receiver, safety, and kicker.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis impeccable record in high school \u2013 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fromtherumbleseat.com\/2022\/6\/10\/23161859\/georgia-tech-impact-player-gavin-stewart#:~:text=Gavin%20killed%20it%20in%20Highschool%20by%20never%20missing%20a%20kick%20and%20going%2055%20of%2055%20on%20extra%20points.\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esuccessfully executing every field goal and extra point\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 was a clear early indicator of the athletic success he would later achieve at Georgia Tech. [1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EPlans for Superbowl 2024\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart is filled with excitement for the upcoming \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/super-bowl\/event-info\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESuperbowl 2024\u003C\/a\u003E, eagerly looking forward to cheering for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chiefs.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKansas City Chiefs\u003C\/a\u003E alongside his friends.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe has plans to soak in the game\u0027s thrilling atmosphere by visiting the renowned \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rockymountainpizza.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERocky Mountain Pizza\u003C\/a\u003E, making it a memorable experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart, appreciating the challenge of staying at the top in sports, sees a parallel in the Chiefs\u0027 resilience and the performance of their players, including former Georgia Tech kicker \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/players\/harrison-butker\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHarrison Butker\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECharting the Future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart is focused on a professional football career and wishes to pursue Analytics parallelly. He\u0027s excited about his upcoming \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en?c=acn_glb_sembrandpuregoogle_13513493\u0026amp;n=psgs_0323\u0026amp;\u0026amp;c=ad_usadfy17_10000001\u0026amp;n=psgs_Brand-%7C-US-%7C-Exact_accenture\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAAXzOCLfzPhcQwm7G41MNyF60GE3aROgCMcTvKnIdBRqQ0mN0ecWCxoCBNgQAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAccenture\u003C\/a\u003E internship and is considering IT sector roles, particularly in cybersecurity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs he continues to score points, both on and off the football field, Stewart sets a high standard and serves as an inspiration for other student-athletes at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStewart\u0027s guidance for upcoming student-athletes at Georgia Tech is \u201cJust know that it can be done. I know going to a school like Georgia Tech, pursue sports and maintain your academics can get rigorous and quite hard sometimes, but if you just work hard, it will work out.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthor: Atharva Anand Dave\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGavin Stewart, a student-athlete in the Master of Science in Analytics program at ISyE, has seamlessly blended his prowess on the football field as a standout kicker for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a robust academic journey, exemplifying both athletic and academic excellence at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Gavin Stewart, a master\u0027s student in the Data Analytics program, and a kicker for the Yellow Jackets, shines as a model of inspiration for aspiring student-athletes at Georgia Tech."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-02-11 17:54:33","changed_gmt":"2024-02-11 18:25:02","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673038":{"id":"673038","type":"image","title":"Gavin Stewart","body":null,"created":"1707674690","gmt_created":"2024-02-11 18:04:50","changed":"1707674690","gmt_changed":"2024-02-11 18:04:50","alt":"Gavin Stewart","file":{"fid":"256387","name":"IMG_8870 copy.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/11\/IMG_8870%20copy.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/11\/IMG_8870%20copy.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":469907,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/02\/11\/IMG_8870%20copy.jpeg?itok=QKA38_TO"}}},"media_ids":["673038"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/roster\/gavin-stewart\/\u00a0","title":"Gavin Stewart"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.fromtherumbleseat.com","title":"From the Rumble Seat"}],"groups":[{"id":"660346","name":"Master of Science in Analytics"},{"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":""}}}