Data Science Peer Advising (DSPA)

Pronouns: she/her
Major(s) and Minor(s): Statistics, Economics, Data Science
Domain Emphasis: Business and Industrial Analytics
Activities/Extracurriculars: D-lab, Research Assistant, LAEP
Post-Graduate Plans: Either graduate school or straight to industry
Major Courses Completed: DATA 8, DATA C88C, DATA C100, DATA 101, DATA 144, DATA C182, COMPSCI 61B, DIGHUM 100, DEMOG 180, ECON 2, ECON 100A, ECON 140, ECON 148, ECON 157, ENVECON 153, ENVECON C176, MATH 53, MATH W54, STAT 165
Current Courses: DATA C102, ECON 101B, STAT 135, STAT 159

Hi, I’m Allison, a senior studying Statistics and Data Science. I’ve also got interests in demography, economics, public health, and history. Fun fact: I once saw Carol Christ being driven around in a Tesla around the Stanford campus. In my free time, I read up on current events, cook, and bother my sister. Feel free to stop by during my hours if you need help with courses, advice, or just want to chat!

Preferred Pronouns: he/him
Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science
Domain Emphasis: Economics
Activities/Extracurriculars: data science society, ASUC Superb
Post Graduate Plans: Working in industry for a few years and then starting a master’s program
Major Courses Completed: Math 1A/B, Math 56, Data 8, Data 100, Data 104, Data 140, CS61A/B, Econ 1, Econ 140 Current Courses: Data 101, Data 144, Public Health 150D

Hi, my name is Angel, I’m from Stockton, and a senior studying data science. I love lifting, running, watching TV, playing Super Smash Bros, and listening to rap. I became interested in data science because it allows you to learn technical skills while focusing on a topic you’re really interested in. I’m really excited to help students navigate the major. So, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out and visit us during advising hours!

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Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science, Political Economy, Minor in City Planning
Domain Emphasis: Sustainable Development and Engineering
Activities/Extracurriculars: Student Association of Applied Statistics (SAAS), Cal Band, Delta Delta Delta, DataGood, Political Computer Science
Research: UC Berkeley School of Law, Stanford Medicine Department of Epidemiology and Population Health (DSD) Post Graduate Plans: I'm aiming to pursue data science roles in the tech or transportation sectors, and potentially attend grad school after.
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Math 1A, Math 1B, DS C88C, CS 61B, LD ARCH 12, Math 54, Data 100, Data 104
Current Courses: ECON 140, ENERES 131, ECON 100B, SOCIOL 127

Hi! I'm Anya, and I'm a junior majoring in Data Science and Political Economy with a minor in City and Regional Planning. I had never heard of data science before coming to Berkeley, and learned more about it through clubs and taking Data 8 my freshman spring. I'm currently pursuing data science roles in the tech or transportation sectors, and am interested in projects with a human and societal focus. In my free time, you can find me playing in Cal Band, trying new matcha places, and exploring SF! If you have questions about the major, doubling majoring, applying through comprehensive review, or anything else, feel free to come by my advising hours!

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Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Korean minor
Domain Emphasis: Cognition
Post-Graduate Plans: I'm planning to improve the Korean translation system by blending technology with linguistics Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data C88C, CS 61B, Math 1A, Math 1B, Math 54, Psych C61, Cog Sci 1, Dig Hum 100, Data 100, Econ 140
Current Courses: Stat 134, Data 101, Cog Sci 180, Korean 186

Hi! I'm Eugenia and I'm a junior studying Data Science. I became interested in Data Science after taking Data 8. I realized that data science is so similar to a puzzle but with real-world problems involving numbers and so I thought that was interesting and fun! In my free time, I love trying new food and spending quality time with my friends and family. If you have any questions about the major, need advice, or anything else, please come by my advising hours and I would be happy to help!

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Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science & Economics
Domain Emphasis: Environment, Resource Management, & Society
Activities/Extracurriculars: Data Science Society, The510 Dance
Post Graduate Plans: I plan to go straight into industry or graduate school
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data C88C, Data 100, CS 61B, Math 54, Math 1B, Econ 1, IND ENG 156
Current Courses: Data 101, Econ 100a, UGBA 101b, Stat 20

Hey everyone! My name is Kristin, and I’m a junior studying Data Science & Economics. I was drawn to data science after realizing how interdisciplinary it is. I love how it can be used to address real-world challenges in everything from sustainability to tech! In my free time, I enjoy cafe hopping, going to the gym, and dancing. If you have any questions about double majoring, getting involved on campus, or discovering your own unique path (or just want to chat!), feel free to swing by my advising hours! I’d love to connect and support you however I can :)

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Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Political Science
Domain Emphasis: Quantitative Social Science
Activities/Extracurriculars: Data Discovery, URAP, Fung Fellow
Research: Multimodal Data for Situational Awareness Applications
Post Graduate Plans: Industry, graduate school, then maybe try out the Startup lifestyle
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data 100, Data C88C, CS 61B, Math N1B, Math 56, Econ/PS C135
Current Courses: IndEng 172, PS 132C, CyPlan 101 

Hi! I’m Megan, a rising senior and proud CC transfer. A fun fact about me is that I’ve lived and studied in multiple countries, one of which is where chewing gum is actually banned. I’m really passionate about data science because of how versatile and impactful it is. I’ve gotten to experience firsthand its many applications, from my current research focus: improving safety in underground mining using LiDAR and thermal data, to personal hobbies like analyzing the latest fashion trends. I’ve also had the pleasure of navigating being a data science student at Cal, so feel free to drop in during office hours if you have any questions or even just to chat!

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Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Cognitive Science
Domain Emphasis: Cognition
Activities/Extracurriculars: Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (HES), Raices Retention and Recruitment Center, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Girls Who Code
Research: Khanna Lab - Somatosensory Neural Engineering
Post-Graduate Plans: Straight into industry or graduate school
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data C88C, CS 61B, Math 1A, Math 1B, Math 54, Math 55, MCB C61, Data 100, COGSCI 100
Current Courses: Info 159, Data 101, Psych 117
     
Hello! My name is Michelle and I’m a junior studying Data Science and Cognitive Science. My experience in Data 100 + lowerdiv cogsci courses is what further established my interest in the intersection of data science and neuroscience! In my free time I like exploring new restaurants, searching for the best sunset spots, watching historical dramas, and yapping with friends :) Feel free to stop by my advising hours if you have any questions related to classes, research, clubs, or simply looking to chat! I love meeting new people and am looking forward to helping more bears succeed in DS :) 

Preferred Pronouns: he/him
Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Business Administration
Domain Emphasis: Business and Industrial Analytics
Activities/Extracurriculars: Data Science Society at Berkeley (DSS), Data Discovery Research Assistant, Haas Business Student Association (HBSA), SCET Course Coordinator, Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) TA, Crossroads Christian Fellowship
Research: UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (predicting gestational diabetes using continuous glucose monitor data)
Post Graduate Plans: Industry! Specifically, as a data science consultant or data analyst/scientist
Major Courses Completed: DATA C8, DATA C88C, DATA C100, COMPSCI 61B, MATH 1B, MATH 54, UGBA 10, STAT 20, ECON 100A, ECON 100B, ENGIN 183B
Current Courses: DATA C101, DATA 144, UGBA 102A, UGBA 104, UGBA 105

Hi! I'm Nathaniel, and I'm a junior studying Data Science and Business Administration. I originally came into Berkeley only wanting to do business, but upon taking Data 8 my freshman spring, I decided to double major! In my free time, I enjoy watching sports (basketball, football, UFC), playing basketball, trying new restaurants, cooking, playing poker, hiking, and hanging out with friends. Feel free to stop by my advising hours to talk about the major, anything related to my experiences above, or life in general! So excited to meet all of you!

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Major(s): Data Science and Economics
Domain Emphasis: Economics (Research): Energy Institute at Haas
Post Graduate Plans: Straight into industry/ Potentially grad school in the future
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data 100, DIGHUM100, C88C, CS61B, Econ 100A, UGBA 101B, Math 1a, Math 1B, Math 54, Econ 140, Econ 1, HIST160
Current Courses: Stat 134, Data 101, Econ 151, Econ 165

Hi everyone! I'm Nicole, and I’m a senior double-majoring in Data Science and Economics! As a Latina in STEM, I’m passionate about using my skills to uplift underrepresented communities. In the past, I’ve been able to do this through groups like Raíces, Society of Women Engineers, and previously working as a tutor at the SLC. I love helping others navigate their academic journey and find support systems that empower them, especially those from first-gen or low-income backgrounds. I became interested in data science after taking Data 8, and I’ve continued exploring this through research and internships. Outside of school, I like baking for fun (I love flan!) and hanging out with friends. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about classes, balancing two majors, or just want to chat :)