Prior hands‑on experience gained through internships, co‑ops, research assistantships, paid employment, or applied academic projects involving analytics, data science, statistics, or quantitative modeling (experience may include coursework, capstone projects, research labs, consulting or contract work, or part‑time roles). These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.