This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guests Lukas Chachich, Project Manager, and Udit Sarkar, Director of Business Development for Spectrum Consulting Group (SCG) and students at Michigan State University. Lukas and Udit share their academic journeys in data science and supply chain management, how their studies complement the consulting work they perform through SCG, and what drew them to become involved with the organization. The trio also explore NSTA's long-standing partnership with SCG and the ongoing fall engagement focused on analyzing private market share data from across the United States. Throughout the conversation, Lukas and Udit share insights from this year's project, reflect on what makes the engagement unique, and offer a perspective on the value of applying classroom knowledge to real-world industry challenges. The episode concludes with a look at life outside of college and consulting, as well as information on how listeners can learn more about Spectrum Consulting Group and its work with NSTA. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!