Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Chloe Whalen ’27
Apr. 22, 2024—Today we are highlighting Chloe Whalen (’27) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “I’m so glad I decided to pursue a data science minor! The program has been great so far, with plenty of helpful faculty who are always willing to work with students of all experience levels in data science. I did...
Student Spotlight: Pax Poggi ’25
Apr. 4, 2024—Today we are highlighting Pax Poggi (’25) and his experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “The data science minor has been a great way to learn how to leverage new computational techniques in the modern age. Analyzing and modeling large datasets is becoming more important as various fields are integrating novel computational methods. The skills...
Student Spotlight: Elaine Li ’24
Mar. 25, 2024—Today we are highlighting Elaine Li (’24) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “As an incoming freshman four years ago, I knew nothing about data science. All I knew was that I wanted to take at least one coding class in my college career. I ended up taking the introductory Python class. In...
Student Spotlight: Peyton Hudson ’26
Mar. 14, 2024—Today we are highlighting Peyton Hudson (’26) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “My experience with the Data Science Minor program began my second semester of freshman year. I came to Vanderbilt with no experience in coding or data analytics, but I was excited to learn. All of the courses have given me...
Student Spotlight: Sara Elhassan ’27
Feb. 26, 2024—Today we are highlighting Sara Elhassan (’27) and her experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “During move-in day, I stopped by the Data Science minor table and got the chance to speak with Dr. Charreau Bell, the director of the undergraduate Data Science minor. I asked her about the importance of Data Science and if...
Student Spotlight: Rohit Kataria ’24
Feb. 12, 2024—Today we are highlighting Rohit Kataria (’24) and his experience with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Minor! “I can best describe my Data Science experience as interest-bridging. After coming to Vanderbilt, I was unsure how to simultaneously continue my love for mathematics and my desire to pursue a career in public service. The Data Science Minor solved...
Student Spotlight: Ilayda Koca ’25
Nov. 17, 2023—Today we are highlighting Junior Ilayda Koca, and her experience with Undergraduate Data Science Minor at Vanderbilt. Hear more about what she has to say about her experience. “Last spring, I took a project course as a part of my Data Science minor requirements to contribute to the Legal Project lead by Professor Bell at...
Student Spotlight: Sarah Goldstein ’26
Sep. 18, 2023—Today, we are highlighting Sophomore Sarah Goldstein (’26) and her experience with the Data Science Minor! “My engagement with Vanderbilt’s data science minor program has been highly useful and beneficial thus far. I’ve had the opportunity to learn two new programming languages already (R and Python), which will enhance my prospects in my biomedical engineering...