Newsletter
Meet a Member – Hiba Baroud
Apr. 19, 2021—Hiba Baroud executive committee member How did you get involved with data science? I’ve always been interested in mathematics, statistics, and risk. That took me from actuarial science to industrial engineering and now civil engineering. The common thread has always been data science where I explored how data improves risk analysis in interdisciplinary fields! After...
Meet a Member – James Hazel
Mar. 23, 2021—James Hazel teaching faculty How did you get involved with data science? I currently teach Data Science: Rights and Responsibilities (DS5340) at the DSI, but my career path is an unusual one! I received my Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming in 2016, during which time I spent summers as a quantitative...
Student Spotlight – Wenying Gu
Mar. 16, 2021—What is the most valuable lesson learned in the program so far, and why? Have a clear plan and strive for plenty of opportunities on your own… you’ll have a tiring but fulfilling two years. Because the resources are out there, but you have to be proactive in getting them. Since the curriculum has a...
