{"id":480255,"date":"2020-02-28T07:34:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T20:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/?post_type=msr-academic-program&#038;p=480255"},"modified":"2025-03-26T07:17:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:17:48","slug":"data-science-summer-school","status":"publish","type":"msr-academic-program","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/data-science-summer-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong>May 27, 2025 \u2013 June 20, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-bi-type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/webportalapp.com\/sp\/msr_2025_ds3_application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-program\">About the program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Research New York City\u2019s Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/strong> is an intensive hands-on introduction to data science for NYC-area undergraduate students who are interested in attending graduate school in computer science and related fields. The DS3 program curriculum includes both coursework in data science and group research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is taught by leading scientists at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/lab\/microsoft-research-new-york\/\">Microsoft Research New York City<\/a>. We are committed to helping build a more diverse and inclusive computer-science community and strongly encourage those from diverse, non-traditional, and under-represented backgrounds in STEM to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Criteria<\/strong>: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in the New York City area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about DS3, please look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/data-science-summer-school\/program-details\/\">program details<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/data-science-summer-school\/faq\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-bi-type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/webportalapp.com\/sp\/msr_2025_ds3_application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2024-program-details\">2024 Program details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Monday, May 26 \u2013 Friday, June 20, 2025 (4 weeks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Mondays to Fridays, 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of students selected: <\/strong>12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each student who is selected will receive a $3,000 stipend as well as a laptop for their participation in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"target-audience\">Target audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper-level undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a New York City-area college, who are interested in attending graduate school in computer science and related fields and would benefit from an intensive introduction to data science. One goal of this program is to help build a more diverse and inclusive computer-science community, and we strongly encourage those from diverse, non-traditional, and under-represented backgrounds in STEM to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-description\">Course description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This introduction to data science will cover tools and techniques for acquiring, cleaning, and utilizing real-world data for research purposes. In contrast to traditional course work, where one is often handed a prepackaged dataset obtained by a third party and prepared for a specific exercise, research projects often involve not only cleaning and preparing \u201cmessy\u201d data, but often also acquiring that data oneself (e.g., through an API). The initial phase of these projects involves a good deal of exploratory analysis to gain a preliminary understanding of the dataset. Students will be introduced to scripting (on the command line and with Python and R) for these purposes and will gain direct experience in acquiring and modeling data from online sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course also serves as an introduction to problems in applied statistics and machine learning. We will cover the theory behind simple but effective methods for supervised and unsupervised learning. Emphasis will be on formulating real-world modeling and prediction tasks as optimization problems and comparing methods in terms of practical efficacy and scalability. Students will learn to fit and evaluate such models, with applications including spam filtering and recommendation systems. Course material from previous years is available on <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the last part of the course, students will work on an original research project in groups, led by Microsoft Research scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-microsoft%e2%80%99s-event-code-of-conduct\">Microsoft\u2019s Event Code of Conduct<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. This includes events Microsoft hosts and participates in, where we seek to create a respectful, friendly, and inclusive experience for all participants. As such, we do not tolerate harassing or disrespectful behavior, messages, images, or interactions by any event participant, in any form, at any aspect of the program including business and social activities, regardless of location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, or any behavior that would violate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/legal\/compliance\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft\u2019s Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, or&nbsp;Standards of Business Conduct<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>. In short, the entire experience at the venue must meet our culture standards. We encourage everyone to assist in creating a welcoming and safe environment. Please&nbsp;<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/reportconcern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;any concerns, harassing behavior, or suspicious or disruptive activity to venue staff, the event host or owner, or event staff. Microsoft reserves the right to refuse admittance to or remove any person from company-sponsored events at any time at its sole discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a data-bi-type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/reportconcern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report a concern<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"msr-nyc-virtual-data-science-summer-school-course-content\">MSR NYC Virtual Data Science Summer School \u2013 course content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All course material from the program is <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posted on GitHub<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Week 1<\/strong>: Pre-requisites and background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 2<\/strong>: Core curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 3<\/strong>: Extended assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 4<\/strong>: Data replication analysis projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-instructors\">Current instructors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jake-Hofman_360x360-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Hofman\" class=\"wp-image-652251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jake-Hofman_360x360-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jake-Hofman_360x360-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jake-Hofman_360x360-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jake-Hofman_360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jake-hofman\">Jake Hofman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/jakehofman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Hofman<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> is a Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in New York City, where his work in computational social science involves applications of statistics and machine learning to large-scale social data. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a member of the Microeconomics and Social Systems group at Yahoo! Research. Jake is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Columbia University, where he has designed and taught classes on a number of topics ranging from biological physics to applied machine learning. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sen-150x150.png\" alt=\"Siddhartha Sen\" class=\"wp-image-485091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sen-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sen-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"siddhartha-sen\">Siddhartha Sen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cs.princeton.edu\/~sssix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siddhartha Sen<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in New York City, and previously at the MSR Silicon Valley lab. He creates distributed systems that use novel data structures and algorithms to deliver unprecedented functionality or performance. Some of his data structures have been incorporated into undergraduate textbooks and curricula. Recently, he has generalized this approach to use contextual machine learning to optimize decisions in distributed systems infrastructure. Siddhartha received his BS degrees in computer science and mathematics and his MEng degree in computer science from MIT. From 2004-2007 he worked as a developer at Microsoft and built a network load balancer for Windows Server. He completed his PhD from Princeton University in 2013. Siddhartha received the first Google Fellowship in Fault-Tolerant Computing in 2009, the best student paper award at PODC 2012, and the best paper award at ASPLOS 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Goldstein wearing glasses and looking at the camera\" class=\"wp-image-483435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/5PWCOojR.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dan-goldstein\">Dan Goldstein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dangoldstein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dan Goldstein<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> works at the intersection of behavioral economics and computer science. Prior to joining Microsoft, Dan was a Principal Research Scientist at Yahoo Research and a marketing professor at London Business School. He received his Ph.D. at The University of Chicago and has taught and researched at Columbia, Harvard, Stanford and Max Planck Institute in Germany, where he was awarded the Otto Hahn Medal in 1997. His academic writings have appeared in journals from Science to Psychological Review. Dan is a member of the Academic Advisory Board of the UK\u2019s Behavioral Insights Team (aka Britain\u2019s \u201cnudge unit\u201d). He was elected President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making for the year 2015-2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mirza-Ahmed-square-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mirza Ahmed\" class=\"wp-image-1133064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mirza-Ahmed-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mirza-Ahmed-square-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mirza-Ahmed-square.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mirza-ahmed\">Mirza Ahmed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirza joins us as a pre-doctoral research associate at the Computational Social Science Lab, bringing a background in Data Science from Northeastern University in Boston. His research interests span diverse areas including fraud networks, social justice for marginalized communities, and the dynamics of creativity within organizational settings. Previously, Mirza conducted research at the University of South Florida, where he investigated the impact of social interactions on belief rigidity and creativity. Beyond academia, Mirza is actively involved in social causes, having collaborated with various non-profits in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"past-instructors-contributors\">Past instructors & contributors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many individuals have contributed to the Data Science Summer School in the past, notably <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/5harad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharad Goel<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a> and <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.justinmrao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Rao<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>, who co-founded the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sharad Goel\" class=\"wp-image-485115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goel-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/5harad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sharad Goel<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rao-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Rao\" class=\"wp-image-485139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rao-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rao-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.justinmrao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Justin Rao<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Jared Katzman\" class=\"wp-image-733711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/jaredleekatzman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jared Katzman<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jenny_allen-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Jennifer Allen\" class=\"wp-image-555441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jenny_allen-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jenny_allen-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jenny_allen.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennifer-allen-773b3264\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jennifer Allen<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anderson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ashton Anderson\" class=\"wp-image-485103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anderson-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anderson-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/cs.stanford.edu\/people\/ashton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashton Anderson<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/budak-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ceren Budak\" class=\"wp-image-485106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/budak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/budak-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/cbudak.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ceren Budak<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cai-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"William Cai\" class=\"wp-image-485109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cai-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cai-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whereiswillcai.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Cai<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/diaz-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Fernando Diaz\" class=\"wp-image-485112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/diaz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/diaz-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/fernando.diaz.nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fernando Diaz<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ling-Dong-240x300-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ling Dong\" class=\"wp-image-822304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ling-Dong-240x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ling-Dong-240x300-1-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ling-l-dong-25993b135\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ling Dong<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goldman-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Goldman\" class=\"wp-image-485118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goldman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goldman-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.matt-goldman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Goldman<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hill-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Shawndra Hill\" class=\"wp-image-485124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hill-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hill-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shawndra Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lahaie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"S\u00e9bastien Lahaie\" class=\"wp-image-485130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lahaie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lahaie-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/slahaie.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S\u00e9bastien Lahaie<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/larivere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob LaRiviere\" class=\"wp-image-485133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/larivere-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/larivere-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jacoblariviere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacob LaRiviere<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coen-Needell-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a man wearing a suit and tie\" class=\"wp-image-822316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coen-Needell-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coen-Needell-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coen-Needell-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coen Needell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Elliot-Pickens_instructor_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 instructor: Elliot Pickens\" class=\"wp-image-918006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Elliot-Pickens_instructor_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Elliot-Pickens_instructor_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Elliot-Pickens_instructor_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elliot Pickens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ForoughPoursabziSangdeh-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Forough Poursabzi Sangdeh\" class=\"wp-image-575160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ForoughPoursabziSangdeh-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ForoughPoursabziSangdeh-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ForoughPoursabziSangdeh-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/fpoursabzi\/\">Forough Poursabzi Sangdeh<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/quistorff-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Quistorff\" class=\"wp-image-485136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/quistorff-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/quistorff-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Quistorff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/riederer-150x150.png\" alt=\"Chris Riederer\" class=\"wp-image-485142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/riederer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/riederer-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.criederer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Riederer<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sharma-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amit Sharma\" class=\"wp-image-485094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sharma-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sharma-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amitsharma.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amit Sharma<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wallach-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hanna Wallach\" class=\"wp-image-485097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wallach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wallach-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/wallach\/\">Hanna Wallach<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jenny-S-Wang_280x280-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 instructor - Jenny S. Wang\" class=\"wp-image-1009512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jenny-S-Wang_280x280-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jenny-S-Wang_280x280-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jenny-S-Wang_280x280.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jennywang.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jenny Wang<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wortman-vaughan-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jenn Wortman Vaughan\" class=\"wp-image-485100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wortman-vaughan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wortman-vaughan-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/jenn\/\">Jenn Wortman Vaughan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Chukwuebuka (Buka) Dikeocha wearing glasses\" class=\"wp-image-1133658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chukwuebuka-buka-dikeocha\">Chukwuebuka (Buka) Dikeocha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am Chukwuebuka Dikeocha (or Buka), a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors\u2019 Class of 2024 at the College of Staten Island. I majored in Computer Science and had taken up a recent interest in data science after realizing how powerful it could be for bettering the lives of the public &#8211; specifically, in transportation, and even more specifically, on Staten Island. Having the opportunity to learn more about it through DS3 has been at the same time very challenging and very insightful. DS3 had a focus on applied statistics, which I was excited to delve into and glad to report as one of my key takeaways. I\u2019m so grateful for this experience and recommend it to anyone curious about data science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Salma Ghazi\" class=\"wp-image-1133665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Salma-Ghazi-1.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"salma-ghazi\">Salma Ghazi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a 3rd year student at NJIT pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science. Through both coursework and university research, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to work with data projects in the past, leading to my interest in applying for DS3. Throughout the program, I have gained vast knowledge on both technical and analytical skills when it comes to working with complex data, enhancing my existing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Shimon (Shimmy) Greengart\" class=\"wp-image-1133654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shimon-shimmy-greengart\">Shimon (Shimmy) Greengart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hadassah Krigsman is a Macaulay Honors student at Queens College where she is pursuing a BA in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Her interest in data science stems from its potential to offer data-driven solutions to global challenges, especially within the medical and photography fields. She is interested in how data science can be used to revolutionize medical research, diagnosis, and treatment. She is also intrigued by the intersection of data science and photography, particularly in how personalized editing tools can be developed using machine learning. The DS3 program gave her a solid foundation in data science while also strengthening her problem-solving and analytical skills. Outside of academics, Hadassah loves photography, traveling, and solving crossword puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-150x150.png\" alt=\"Eric Guan\" class=\"wp-image-1133656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-181x180.png 181w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image.png 462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eric-guan\">Eric Guan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College undergraduate majoring in Computer Science, part of the class of 2026. Currently, I am really interested in the intersection between software development and computer science research. Having worked on a robotics research project at my college. I can confidently say that the data science skills I learned in this program have been extremely helpful. Be it through working with data to create models and data pipelines, or simply interpreting experiment results, data science and statistical analysis have been really useful to me. Besides the data science skills, this program has also given me plenty of experience with collaboration and a feel for the computer science research community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Smriti-Karki.jpg\" alt=\"Smriti Karki\" class=\"wp-image-1133666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Smriti-Karki.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Smriti-Karki-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smriti-karki\">Smriti Karki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a Junior at St. Joseph&#8217;s University pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, graduating in 2024. I have always had an interest in mathematical concepts, data and research. I am glad that the DS3 program has helped me build the understanding that I will require to pursue my interest. I gained valuable skills like teamwork, problem solving, R programming and data analysis skills that provided me both professional experience and behavioral mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-5-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Phuong (Jane) Le\" class=\"wp-image-1133662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-5-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-5-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phuong-jane-le\">Phuong (Jane) Le<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phuong (Jane) Le graduated from Fordham University in May 2024 with a double major in Data Analytics and Finance. During her research assistantship in Econometrics at Fordham, she developed an interest in statistical methods that shaped her interpretation of economic events. In the DS3 program, she was inspired by awesome instructors who helped her understand statistics at a fundamental level, improve data science skills, and fuel her curiosity for using data to explore economic problems. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, cooking, and going on picnics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-6-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Matthew Munoz\" class=\"wp-image-1133663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-6-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matthew-munoz\">Matthew Munoz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew Munoz is a pursuing a bachelor&#8217;s degree in computer science from City College of New York. He hopes to obtain a master degree to get a career in robotics and machine learning. The things he learned from the DS3 program will be invaluable in his future studies. It allowed him to gain a better understanding of the statistics and techniques necessary for ML and in research settings. Matt is a very adventurous and curious person who like to try anything at least once, you never know what your next favorite thing will be. He really enjoys traveling(time permitting), sports, and video games. Fun fact: he&#8217;s a terrible singer but willing to go to karaoke anytime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Fabio Pecora\" class=\"wp-image-1133657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fabio-pecora\">Fabio Pecora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabio is an international student from Italy who graduated with a Computer Science degree from the College of Staten Island. He\u2019s now working on his Master\u2019s in Software Engineering while gaining hands-on experience as a Software Engineering intern. Being part of the Data Science Summer School (DS3) was an incredible experience for Fabio. It helped him make amazing connections, showed him what it\u2019s like to work in an environment where everyone is truly passionate about what they do, and gave him a solid foundation in data science that he\u2019ll carry with him forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ubaydul Sami\" class=\"wp-image-1133667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ubaydul-Sami.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubaydul-sami\">Ubaydul Sami<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am Ubaydul H Sami, a recent graduate with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in computer science and a minor in Data Science from CUNY Lehman College. My passion for data science grew during my academic journey, where I recognized its potential to drive innovation and make informed, impactful decisions through data-driven insights. This enthusiasm has fueled my aspiration to become a data scientist, leveraging data to create positive societal impacts and foster innovation. My academic background provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and comprehensive knowledge of data science methodologies. With hands-on experience in data analysis and machine learning, I sought to enhance my skills further and gain research experience by participating in the DS3 program. During the Data Science Summer School (DS3) at Microsoft Research, I gained invaluable practical experience in acquiring, cleaning, and modeling real-world data. We focused on exploratory analysis, applied statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems. The DS3 program refined my practical skills and enabled me to collaborate on research projects, developing innovative solutions under the guidance of esteemed Microsoft Research scientists. I am enthusiastic about my future as a data scientist and eager to contribute meaningfully to the field, leveraging the knowledge and experience I have gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Shana Mandelbaum\" class=\"wp-image-1133655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-1-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-1-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shana-mandelbaum\">Shana Mandelbaum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shana Mandelbaum is an honors student in CUNY Queens College where she is pursuing her BA in Data Science and Statistics and a minor in Computer Science. Her passion for Data Science stems from her interest in math and love of problem solving. The Microsoft DS3 program gave Shana an opportunity to learn how to work with and analyze data while collaborating with peers to solve real-world problems. In her free time, Shana enjoys studying history, solving puzzles, and spending time with her friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Suvedei Soyol-Erdene\" class=\"wp-image-1133661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"suvedei-soyol-erdene\">Suvedei Soyol-Erdene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a senior student at Baruch College, pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in financial mathematics. Ever since I was introduced to the fascinating world of statistics and data science, I\u2019ve been amazed by the theory and concepts behind estimating unclear population parameters. My journey led me to DS3 at Microsoft, where I gained practical experience applying these theories to real-world scenarios. Not only did I validate my theoretical knowledge through hands-on practices, but I also immersed myself in data science techniques using tools like bash and R programming. Most importantly, learning from friendly, professional professors and teaching assistants while collaborating with talented students was an enriching experience. Attending lunch talks with industry experts further fueled my enthusiasm for data science and encouraged me to study passionately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Yinuo (Yino) Xu\" class=\"wp-image-1133668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yinuo-Yino-Xu.jpg 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yinuo-yino-xu\">Yinuo (Yino) Xu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yinuo graduated from New York University with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. She is now set to pursue a master\u2019s degree in computer and information science at the University of Pennsylvania. At NYU, Yinuo was an active member of Women in Science (WinS) and conducted machine learning research focused on optimizing models for biological imaging. Through the DS3 program, she honed her skills in R for data analysis and prediction, learned advanced research methodologies, and developed practical model fitting and evaluation techniques. Yinuo is eager to connect with professionals and peers in technology, research, and innovation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hamidou-Ballo_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Hamidou Ballo\" class=\"wp-image-1009533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hamidou-Ballo_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hamidou-Ballo_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hamidou-Ballo_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Hamidou Ballo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m Hamidou, a senior at Hunter College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, graduating in June 2024. My interest in data science is driven by my goal to become a Quantitative Trader, and I&#8217;m looking to further my education with a master\u2019s in financial engineering. Participating in the DS3 allowed me to dive into the world of data science, learning essential tools and statistical techniques for data analysis. The experience has solidified my decision to pursue a career in this field. Outside of data science, I stay active by hitting the gym, practicing Muay Thai, and reading a mix of self-help and technical books, which I find more engaging than tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jiale-Jerry-Chen_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Jiale (Jerry) Chen\" class=\"wp-image-1009539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jiale-Jerry-Chen_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jiale-Jerry-Chen_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jiale-Jerry-Chen_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Jiale (Jerry) Chen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jiale (Jerry) Chen graduated\u202ffrom Macaulay Honors College at The City College of New York in June 2023 with a BS in Applied Mathematics, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Columbia University. His profound interest in data science and its vast applications led him to apply for\u202fMicrosoft\u2019s DS3 program, which significantly enhanced his technical proficiency,\u202fparticularly in data analysis and statistical modeling.\u202fAs an aspiring data scientist, he has a strong desire to use his technical background and problem-solving skills to tackle relevant business problems and help inform better decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tenzin-Chosang_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Tenzin, Chosang\" class=\"wp-image-1009545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tenzin-Chosang_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tenzin-Chosang_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tenzin-Chosang_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Tenzin Chosang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a Macaulay Honors Scholar at Baruch College majoring in Financial Mathematics class of 2024. My past experiences have helped me realize my interest in combining math with programming. I possess strong data wrangling and visualization skills coupled with my attention to detail and teamwork skills. I&#8217;ve also been fortunate enough to have had a variety of experiences where I was able to grow professionally, most notably the Microsoft Data Science Summer School that I completed summer 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Aleksandra-Georgievska_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Aleksandra Georgievska\" class=\"wp-image-1009761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Aleksandra-Georgievska_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Aleksandra-Georgievska_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Aleksandra-Georgievska_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Aleksandra (Aleks) Georgievska<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aleks graduated with a Computer Science degree from CUNY Queens College in December 2023 and is now working as a Data Science and Software Engineer consultant with Company Ventures. Her first degree is in Music Production and Contemporary Writing from Berklee College of Music, and worked in the music industry for 10 years before changing careers in 2020. Aleks is passionate about elevating data integrity, fostering ethical decision-making, and leveraging the strength of interdisciplinary thinking to solve complex challenges in creative ways. She credits much of her career inspiration to the foundations laid at DS3 and the amazing instructors that figured out how to lower the barrier of entry to the field, and she hopes to inspire others in the same way as a Data Science mentor in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chaya-Goldberger_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Chaya Goldberger\" class=\"wp-image-1009524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chaya-Goldberger_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chaya-Goldberger_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chaya-Goldberger_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Chaya (Sara) Goldberger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaya (Sara) is currently attending Yeshiva\u202fUniversity Stern College for Women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Albina-Haque_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Albina Haque\" class=\"wp-image-1009518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Albina-Haque_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Albina-Haque_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Albina-Haque_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Albina Haque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Albina is an international student from Bangladesh, who is studying in St. Joseph\u2019s University (Brooklyn). She going to graduate in May 2024 with B.Sc in both Computer Science and Mathematics, with honors. Before going to post grad degrees, she wants to work in the tech field, preferably in areas that involves ML, Data science, AI etc. Since she has always been keen on research, she was very interested in data science and according to her, there would not be a better starting point than Microsoft DS3 program 2023. That same summer, along with this program, she also got selected for Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and Break Through Tech AI @ CornellTech ML program. DS3 basically laid the foundations of data science for her with deeper understanding of statistical analysis, using R in data wrangling and most importantly\u2014the mistakes that are often made in leveraging datasets. This helped her achieve success in her SURF research project on AQI levels of under-developed countries and the&nbsp;BTTAI ML projects.&nbsp;Apart from this, the environment of the Microsoft Research Office and the instructors\u2014Jake, Dan and Sid\u2014all gave her confidence and inspired her to push herself more towards the academic side of the tech industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alexandra-Alex-Huey_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Alexandra (Alex) Huey\" class=\"wp-image-1009521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alexandra-Alex-Huey_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alexandra-Alex-Huey_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alexandra-Alex-Huey_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Alexandra (Alex) Huey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I graduated from Fordham University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science. Recently, I was honored to be selected for a Fulbright award to France for the 2024-2025 academic year. At CY Cergy Paris Universit\u00e9, I\u2019ll be pursuing a master\u2019s degree in Big Data, delving into coursework on linked open data and cloud computing, and collaborating closely with the faculty in the ETIS lab, specifically the MIDI team. My master\u2019s thesis will explore the influence of the GDPR on data privacy laws in five states, highlighting the shift towards a human-rights-based framework for data security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Idi-Bibata_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Idi Bibata\" class=\"wp-image-1009536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Idi-Bibata_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Idi-Bibata_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Idi-Bibata_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Bibata Rabba Idi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Idi Bibata is currently attending Lehman College. She believes that the program&#8217;s structure, the diverse range of topics covered, and the hands-on projects have allowed me to deepen my understanding of data science and its practical applications. As an aspiring data science, she was able to gain hands-on experience and make meaningful contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/John-Jakobsen_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - John Jakobsen\" class=\"wp-image-1009542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/John-Jakobsen_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/John-Jakobsen_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/John-Jakobsen_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">John Jakobsen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>John recently graduated from The City College of New York with a degree in Computer Science. His interest in data science comes from an overall curiosity for how things work. He enjoys learning about fundamental topics in mathematics and computer science along with how they build up to create the world we know today. Participating in the DS3 program gave him a wonderful opportunity to delve deeper into topics he found hard when going into the program. It also gave him a great opportunity to meet fantastic people who made a lifelong impact on him. He now feels more comfortable with exploring more complex technical topics in data science and more broadly, computer science as a whole. This program inspired him to pursue a master&#8217;s in computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hadassah-Krigsman_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Hadassah Krigsman\" class=\"wp-image-1009530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hadassah-Krigsman_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hadassah-Krigsman_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hadassah-Krigsman_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Hadassah Krigsman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hadassah Krigsman is a Macaulay Honors student at Queens College where she is pursuing a BA in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Her interest in data science stems from its potential to offer data-driven solutions to global challenges, especially within the medical and photography fields. She is interested in how data science can be used to revolutionize medical research, diagnosis, and treatment. She is also intrigued by the intersection of data science and photography, particularly in how personalized editing tools can be developed using machine learning. The DS3 program gave her a solid foundation in data science while also strengthening her problem-solving and analytical skills. Outside of academics, Hadassah loves photography, traveling, and solving crossword puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Elvis-Soto_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Elvis Soto\" class=\"wp-image-1009527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Elvis-Soto_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Elvis-Soto_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Elvis-Soto_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Elvis Soto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Elvis Soto is a junior at St Joseph\u2019s University Brooklyn campus who will graduate a year early with a bachelor\u2019s in computer science. He is the president of his school\u2019s Computer Science Club and helped to organize various workshops and tech talks, which even had guest speakers from Microsoft DS3. What attracted Elvis to the DS3 program was the prospect of learning data science from leading experts in the field, and the program did not just meet these expectations, it exceeded them. He not only learned critical thinking skills, statistics, and how to create predictive models, but also improved on his team building and communication skills. In his free time, Elvis enjoys 3D printing useful items and building computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Xiuwen-Zhu_300x300-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2023 - Xiuwen Zhu\" class=\"wp-image-1009548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Xiuwen-Zhu_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Xiuwen-Zhu_300x300-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Xiuwen-Zhu_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Xiuwen Zhu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xiuwen Zhu is a junior at Brooklyn College, double majoring in computer science and computational mathematics. Her interest in data science stems from her enthusiasm for problem-solving and finding real-world solutions. With the knowledge she gained from the DS3 program, she hopes to apply it in future pursuits within the tech industry. The DS3 program also helped her understand what it looks like to interact with data. She is continuing to explore options in the data science world and the intersection of data science and software engineering. Outside of academics, Xiuwen is a tennis athlete and leads the Girls Who Code College Loop Club at Brooklyn College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warren-Ball-DS3-2022-200x200-1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"DS3 2022-23 - Warren Ball\" class=\"wp-image-919401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warren-Ball-DS3-2022-200x200-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warren-Ball-DS3-2022-200x200-1-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Warren-Ball-DS3-2022-200x200-1.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warren-ball\">Warren Ball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warren Ball is a graduate from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor\u2019s in computer science. He also hopes to enroll in a PhD program for Data Science. Warren\u2019s interest in data began when saw how easily he could break down large questions into several pieces, allowing him to understand those questions on a more fundamental level. His time in the DS3 has greatly helped his skills in data science, particularly with his techniques in data retrieval and cleaning. Warren ultimately wishes to work as an analyst in a public service role, as he believes data is the key to truly understanding and solving problems. In his free time, he likes to draw and play modern board games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Esquivel_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Christopher Esquivel\" class=\"wp-image-918555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Esquivel_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Esquivel_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Esquivel_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"christopher-esquivel\">Christopher Esquivel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Esquivel is a junior student at Lehman College where he is pursuing a BS in Computer Science. When he is not doing homework, he plays videogames and codes. He loves programming and learning new technologies. He is still exploring the different opportunities tech offers. The DS3 program helped him learn about data science and provided him with a glimpse of what data scientists actually do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Shoshana-Farber_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Shoshana Farber\" class=\"wp-image-918585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Shoshana-Farber_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Shoshana-Farber_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Shoshana-Farber_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shoshana-farber\">Shoshana Farber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoshana Farber graduated from CUNY Queens College in June 2022 with a bachelor\u2019s in mathematics. Her keen interest in data science led her to apply to Microsoft\u2019s DS3 program to build her skills and learn more about the field. With the guidance of the DS3 instructors, Shoshana gained deeper knowledge of statistical concepts and quickly learned the basics of statistical modeling and data analysis. She is currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree in data science at CUNY School of Professional Studies. In her free time, Shoshana enjoys playing the piano, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Daniel-Glick_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Daniel Glick\" class=\"wp-image-918564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Daniel-Glick_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Daniel-Glick_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Daniel-Glick_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"daniel-glick\">Daniel Glick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Glick is currently a junior in Columbia University studying Mechanical Engineering. He transferred there from Queens College where he majored in Applied Mathematics. Daniel is passionate about problem solving and understanding the underlying cause of patterns. He is fascinated by data science because of its ability to provide data-driven solutions for the world\u2019s problems. In his free time, he can be found working with members of the formula racing team (FSAE) at Columbia, practicing Jiu-Jitsu, and chasing aurora borealis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Navpreet-Kaur_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Navpreet Kaur\" class=\"wp-image-918576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Navpreet-Kaur_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Navpreet-Kaur_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Navpreet-Kaur_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"navpreet-kaur\">Navpreet Kaur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navpreet Kaur graduated from Fordham University in May 2022, majoring in Mathematics & Economics with a minor in Computer Science. Her interest in data science and machine learning encouraged her to apply to the DS3 program. Through the DS3 program, she could explore more about data science and learn valuable skills that helped her pursue a career and decide on future education plans. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton outdoors with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Limor-Kohanim_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Limor Kohanim\" class=\"wp-image-918570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Limor-Kohanim_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Limor-Kohanim_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Limor-Kohanim_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limor-kohanim\">Limor Kohanim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Limor Kohanim is a junior in Stern College for Women, and she is an international student from Milan, Italy. As a computer science major and mathematics minor, Limor has always found herself to enjoy work that combines both the analytical and creative sides of the brain. Limor firmly believes that, nowadays, data is one of the biggest assets out there, and if combined with the right cutting edge technology, it can be used to solve the most complex challenges across the globe. DS3 is the perfect opportunity to start building the right skill set necessary for big data research and analysis. After graduation, Limor aspires to do meaningful and impactful work in a field that will allow her to build expertise in Data Science and Software Engineering. Besides programming, Limor loves to bake and attend dance classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Elissa-Leung_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Elissa Leung\" class=\"wp-image-918567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Elissa-Leung_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Elissa-Leung_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Elissa-Leung_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elissa-leung\">Elissa Leung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Elissa Leung is a student at CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Communication Studies. Her interest in data science comes from her passion for problem solving, mathematics, and computer programming. Participating in the DS3 program with top data science researchers further solidified her passion to pursue a career in data science. She especially enjoyed learning and working with like-minded peers on different data projects. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing sports and is a member of the Baruch College women\u2019s basketball team. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating new cuisines, learning new sports, and spending time with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abshishek-Pokharel_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Abhishek Pokharel\" class=\"wp-image-918552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abshishek-Pokharel_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abshishek-Pokharel_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abshishek-Pokharel_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abhishek-pokharel\">Abhishek Pokharel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abhishek Pokharel is a senior at St. Joseph&#8217;s University with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is an international student from Nepal. Currently, he works as a tutor for Mathematics and Computer Science on campus. He is the student representative in the Faculty Technology Committee, and he is serving as the secretary of the Student Government Association at his university. After graduation, Abhishek wants to start his career as a front-end engineer. However, his goal is to be a data scientist for which the MSR DS3 program was a perfect start. He found the DS3 program to be one of the best platforms to enhance problem-solving skills, network, and experience the MSR environment. Apart from his passion for coding, he loves thrilling adventures like bungee jumping, rock climbing, and skiing. He also loves traveling and exploring creative vegan\/vegetarian cuisines from different regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sushobhan-Parajuli_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Sushobhan Parajuli\" class=\"wp-image-918573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sushobhan-Parajuli_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sushobhan-Parajuli_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sushobhan-Parajuli_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sushobhan-parajuli\">Sushobhan Parajuli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sushobhan Parajuli is an international student from Nepal, currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from CUNY Baruch College. He works at Brooklyn College as a Research Assistant in finance NLP and has worked at the City College as a Teaching Assistant. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Sushobhan plans to gain comprehensive knowledge of data science either through work experience or a graduate degree in data science, and ultimately work as a Data Scientist. While at Baruch College, Sushobhan has served as a Graphic Designer, Business Staff Writer, and Algorithmic Trader for different student organizations. He picked up his data science skills at CUNY Tech Prep where he was a data science fellow, and afterwards joined the DS3 program at Microsoft where he was fortunate to learn research data science from acclaimed researchers and scientists at Microsoft Research Lab at New York City. In his free time, Sushobhan likes to read poetry, watch awesome movies, support Manchester United F.C., and explore jazz music. He takes a keen interest in history and geography as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Alexandra-Roffe_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Alexandra Roffe\" class=\"wp-image-918582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Alexandra-Roffe_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Alexandra-Roffe_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Alexandra-Roffe_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alexandra-roffe\">Alexandra Roffe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexandra Roffe is a senior at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. Alexandra&#8217;s fascination with machine learning and biochemistry began when she saw problem solving skills needed in organic chemistry and how stacks are similar to RNA hairpins. During the DS3 program, Alexandra gained knowledge of in-depth data manipulation and analysis. She will apply this knowledge to her computational chemistry research and future career. She believes that data science has the potential to increase the quality of life of many people. When Alexandra is not discussing fantasy football, she enjoys playing Just Dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nirvi-Shah_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Nirvi Shah\" class=\"wp-image-918579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nirvi-Shah_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nirvi-Shah_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nirvi-Shah_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nirvi-shah\">Nirvi Shah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nirvi Shah is a senior at the New York City College of Technology majoring in Biomedical Informatics. Throughout her education and internships, she has honed her skills in data analysis, programming, and project management, as demonstrated through her successful projects such as building a classifier for breast cancer and conducting a detailed COVID analysis. With a passion for using technology to improve healthcare, she has also completed various courses on data science, machine learning, and AI to further her knowledge. She is excited to join DS3 and learn from some of the top researchers and data scientists. She is eager to continue her education and make a positive impact in the field of Biomedical Informatics, ultimately pursuing her master&#8217;s and PhD in the field. She enjoys baking, reading and video editing in her free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Stewart_200x200-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022\/23 - Christopher Stewart\" class=\"wp-image-918558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Stewart_200x200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Stewart_200x200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Christopher-Stewart_200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"christopher-stewart\">Christopher Stewart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Stewart is a graduating senior at St. Joseph\u2019s University New York majoring in Computer Science. Being a part of DS3 has opened many doors for his future career goals. Christopher is an incoming associate software engineer for The Hartford and will join his team starting in June 2023. Currently, Christopher is extremely passionate about the human-computer interaction field and enjoys software development. Combining those interests, Christopher will be attending New York University Tandon School of Engineering on scholarship in the Fall 2023 semester for his Master\u2019s degree in Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nikola-Baci-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Nikola Baci\" class=\"wp-image-822175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nikola-Baci-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nikola-Baci-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nikola-Baci-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nikola-baci\">Nikola Baci<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikola Baci is an international student from Albania. He is currently a senior at CUNY Queens College majoring in Computer Science and planning to enroll in a Data Science Master\u2019s Program. During his time in school, Nikola has had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program, become part of student government, serve as a research assistant and be awarded a full in-state scholarship. Nikola was part of the CUNY Tech Prep Data Science program and hopes that the participation in the DS3 program will enhance his understanding of statistical models and machine learning algorithms. Outside of college, Nikola loves nature and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ahuva-Bechhofer-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Ahuva Bechhofer\" class=\"wp-image-822160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ahuva-Bechhofer-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ahuva-Bechhofer-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ahuva-Bechhofer-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ahuva-bechhofer\">Ahuva Bechhofer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahuva Bechhofer is a junior at Queens College where she is pursuing a BA in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science while on the pre-engineering track. Ahuva\u2019s fascination with Data Science began when searching for a way to apply her mathematical knowledge in a way that can better society. Through the DS3 program at Microsoft, her fascination with machine learning and AI only grew. She finds the cross-section of hardware, software, and algorithms, specifically in relation to AI, to be extremely fascinating. Ahuva believes the research field is extremely important as it provides diverse applications to improve lives. When Ahuva is not running her math club, she enjoys rock climbing, 3D modeling and printing, and cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Karen-Britt-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Karen Britt\" class=\"wp-image-822169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Karen-Britt-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Karen-Britt-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Karen-Britt-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"karen-britt\">Karen Britt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen D. Britt is from the Bronx. She graduated in May 2021 from CUNY Lehman College with a BA in Sociology, minoring in data science. Karen is currently a first-year masters\u2019 student at New York University Steinhart in the Applied Statistics program and will graduate in May of 2023. Her career goals are to conduct meaningful research of health disparities in New York City that can assist policymakers in creating programs that will help improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers regardless of where they live. Karen enjoys how data science can be used to learn more about the world with a more logical lens. She thinks it\u2019s amazing how we can use data to make more informed decisions that lead to a more impactful outcome. For leisure she likes to travel and read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vanessa-Johnson-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Vanessa Johnson\" class=\"wp-image-822181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vanessa-Johnson-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vanessa-Johnson-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vanessa-Johnson-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vanessa-johnson\">Vanessa Johnson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanessa Johnson is a graduating senior from New York University who will continue her education at Carnegie Mellon University for her Masters in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. Vanessa is passionate about problem solving and thinks the DS3 program will be a great way to strengthen her model building and programming skills before graduate school. Vanessa is super excited to grow within this program. In her free time, she loves playing pick-up basketball, watching psychological thrillers, and anything that is fun to do with friends like solving an escape room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Xin-Yi-Li-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Xin Yi Li\" class=\"wp-image-822184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Xin-Yi-Li-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Xin-Yi-Li-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Xin-Yi-Li-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xin-yi-li\">Xin Yi Li<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xin Yi Li is a junior at CUNY Brooklyn College studying computer science. She is passionate about problem-solving and project building, which lead her to be interested in the field of data science. She aspires to develop technology that can assist different groups of people and solve problems in the modern world. She is a member of Cornell Tech\u2019s Break Through AI program and has participated as a Developer Student Club lead. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, like rock climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yongqi-Yuki-Li-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Yongqi (Yuki) Li\" class=\"wp-image-823552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yongqi-Yuki-Li-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yongqi-Yuki-Li-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yongqi-Yuki-Li-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yongqi-yuki-li\">Yongqi (Yuki) Li<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yongqi (Yuki) Li is a junior at CUNY Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business majoring in accounting with an intensive minor in mathematics (data analytics and computer science focus). Yuki also serves as a student ambassador and technology leader at Baruch. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master\u2019s degree to further study data science. As a non-traditional, first-generation female college student of color, who actively supports the LGBTQIA+ community, she is always passionate about taking on challenges to foster personal and professional development. The DS3 program provides clear guidance and kind supports for her to grow and explore in the data science field. Besides data science, she loves travelling. She has been to eight different regions and countries which helps her to promote international-mindedness and improve her adaptability to diverse situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yasiris-Ortiz-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Yasiris Ortiz\" class=\"wp-image-822154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yasiris-Ortiz-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yasiris-Ortiz-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yasiris-Ortiz-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yasiris-ortiz\">Yasiris Ortiz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yasiris Ortiz is a senior at CUNY City College majoring in Computer Science. Her passion for learning new things and challenging herself encouraged her to apply to DS3 and learn from world-class computer science researchers. Being part of DS3 helped her to open new doors in her career, reach her potential and use computer science skills and knowledge to mentor others in the future. Yasiris is a professional table tennis player from the national team of the Dominican Republic. She is the founder of Spin&Learn, which introduces table tennis to educational institutions. It focuses on helping students become successful independent learners to achieve high academic standards and succeed in any areas of interest in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-Ramirez-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Andrea Ramirez\" class=\"wp-image-822163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-Ramirez-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-Ramirez-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-Ramirez-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"andrea-ramirez\">Andrea Ramirez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrea Ramirez is a student at CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Data Analytics and a minor in mathematics. Her admiration for data science and machine learning began early on when she discovered how intricate and diverse the world of data is. Her curiosity for problem solving and love for math solidified her enthusiasm to pursue a career in data. She works as a teaching assistant in the computer information systems department at her school. Outside of college, she tutors children in her community various levels of math and programming. She was excited join DS3 and learn from top researchers in the country. Andrea also enjoys painting, hiking, gardening and is a history buff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adina-Scheinfeld-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Adina Scheinfeld\" class=\"wp-image-822157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adina-Scheinfeld-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adina-Scheinfeld-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adina-Scheinfeld-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adina-scheinfeld\">Adina Scheinfeld<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Computer Science major and a Math and Data Science minor in the Macaulay Honors Program at Brooklyn College, Adina does research and works on projects at the intersection of these fields. Adina is particularly interested in designing algorithms for use with large data sets especially in the health care sector. Adina hopes to attend graduate school for computer science and use her computer programming skills and applied math and data analytics skills to do high level research that will ultimately help solve real world problems, such as COVID-19. In her free time, Adina is an avid figure skater who dreams of landing a triple jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sambhav-Shrestha-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Sambhav Shrestha\" class=\"wp-image-822178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sambhav-Shrestha-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sambhav-Shrestha-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sambhav-Shrestha-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sambhav-shrestha\">Sambhav Shrestha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a senior at St. Josep\u2019s college double majoring in Math and Computer Science and will graduate in May 2022. I love math and solving problems and enjoy working on programming projects. I also love researching any new techs I find interesting and have done multiple projects in data science, AI, and cloud computing. Currently, I am undergoing research in Quantum Computing with my professor and classmates. I joined DS3 to gain research skills and understand in-depth data manipulation and analysis. I want to join graduate school after working in the industry for a few years and work towards becoming a principal researcher in the future. In addition, I am also a big fan of stoicism and I love traveling and going on adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Vallejo-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Anthony Vallejo\" class=\"wp-image-822166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Vallejo-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Vallejo-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Vallejo-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anthony-vallejo\">Anthony Vallejo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a current Junior at Adelphi University, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Environmental Studies. I enjoy exploring the application of Data Science in the sport of baseball and European soccer to maximize players\u2019 potentials and roles. I believe that computational and human advancements in IoT will bring great strides to the betterment of resources and energy that will ultimately guide us into saving our planet, and I aspire to be a part of that. In my spare time I enjoy working out, editing videos on Premiere Pro, and playing soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Matt-Veng-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Matt Veng\" class=\"wp-image-822172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Matt-Veng-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Matt-Veng-headshot-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Matt-Veng-headshot.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matt-veng\">Matt Veng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, my name is Matt. I\u2019m a Computer Science student at Adelphi University with a minor in Mathematics. I had the opportunity to join Microsoft\u2019s DS3 program in 2021 and had an incredible time learning data science and working with amazing scientists here. Being in this program not only helped me gain useful practical skills when working with large sets of data, but it also prepared me for future opportunities thanks to the experience and coaching that my mentors shared with me. About my future plans, I\u2019m going to finish my Bachelor\u2019s this Spring 2022, and then I will be doing a software engineering internship in the summer while preparing to start grad school in the Fall. One fun fact about me is I love to cook, and I hope to open a restaurant when I retire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c7bde39f8-5eb5c7bde39f9Abakoyas-Iman-cropped.jpg-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"Iman Abakoyas\" class=\"wp-image-657648\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iman-abakoyas\">Iman Abakoyas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Iman Abakoyas is a sophomore at CUNY Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. She has a great passion for problem solving and a love for math. She\u2019s a self-taught programmer with a drive to challenge herself and learn new skills. She works as a tutor at her College where she supports students in tackling different programming and math related problems. She also serves as a secretary for The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. She is a fellow at Management Leadership for Tomorrow. She loves classical music and enjoys playing the piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c842d3624-5eb5c842d3625Basnet-Rajiv-cropped.jpg-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"Rajiv Basnet\" class=\"wp-image-657651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c842d3624-5eb5c842d3625Basnet-Rajiv-cropped.jpg-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c842d3624-5eb5c842d3625Basnet-Rajiv-cropped.jpg.jpg 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rajiv-basnet\">Rajiv Basnet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rajiv Basnet is a rising senior at St. Joseph\u2019s College in Brooklyn, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He rejoices the use of artistic math involved in computational problem-solving. He aspires to be a Software Engineer and eventually wants to pursue a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics. Having been worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Tarifica and as a Web Development Technician at Caldwell University, he also has enriched his skills associated with these fields. He hopes, through Microsoft\u2019s DS3 program, to further explore modern data acquisition and statistical modeling techniques so as to broaden his academic horizon as well as to bring his ambitions to fruition. Rajiv is also a great admirer of music and spends quite a lot of his time with his guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c88d81a3c-5eb5c88d81a3dJahan-Hasanat-cropped.jpg-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"Hasanat Jahan\" class=\"wp-image-657654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c88d81a3c-5eb5c88d81a3dJahan-Hasanat-cropped.jpg-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c88d81a3c-5eb5c88d81a3dJahan-Hasanat-cropped.jpg.jpg 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hasanat-jahan\">Hasanat Jahan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hasanat Jahan is a rising junior at CUNY Queens College who is currently pursuing a Computer Science major with Computational Linguistics minor. Her enthusiasm for the possibilities in the world of data science and machine learning had inspired her to apply to the DS3 program and ultimately pursue the field in her career. In her free time, she likes to read, draw scribbles, and watch video essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gabrielle Martinez\" class=\"wp-image-657612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gabrielle-martinez\">Gabrielle Martinez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gabrielle Martinez is a rising senior double majoring in Computer Science and Economics at Pace University. She has a fascination with the real-world applications of both fields especially in the case of public policy and economic research. Her interest in combining the two fields began with her first economics class freshman year where she felt empowered to be a force for change. For the past two summers, she has been investigating the effects of economic policy and natural disasters on public services under the guidance of her professor. She looks forward to learning how to build better models in DS3 and applying her knowledge to her policy research. In her free time, she\u2019s a writer, an amateur archer, and a history buff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Krushang_Shah_picture-cropped-300x297.png\" alt=\"Krushang Shah\" class=\"wp-image-657657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Krushang_Shah_picture-cropped-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Krushang_Shah_picture-cropped-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Krushang_Shah_picture-cropped.png 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"krushang-shah\">Krushang Shah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Krushang Shah will be graduating from the City College of New York in December 2020 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Engineering. He is passionate about Data Science and Machine Learning. He has worked with startup teams, to design innovative products like Collision avoidance system and Motion sensing workout wear. He enjoys reading, cooking and watching Sci-fi movies in his spare time. He was excited to be a part of DS3, to gain a deeper understanding of Data Science and learn from Microsoft Researchers. His dream job would be at an intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics,to research and develop products that can have an impact in advancement of the society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Basira Shirzad\" class=\"wp-image-657660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-1024x966.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-1536x1448.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg.jpg 1561w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basira-shirzad\">Basira Shirzad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basira Shirzad is a student at Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Math and Business and Liberal Arts. Her career goal is to become a data scientist and to work in the business world, modeling and analyzing various data streams to solve complex problems. She enjoys working with data because it merges creative and unconventional thinking with technology to solve an array of challenges. Basira hopes to grow in the data science field by joining the DS3 program to enhance her skills in machine learning and data modeling. Outside of college, Basira enjoys playing Badminton, working on DIY projects, and baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tamar_Yastrab_linkedin-cropped-296x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Tamar Yastrab\" class=\"wp-image-657663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tamar_Yastrab_linkedin-cropped-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tamar_Yastrab_linkedin-cropped.jpeg 607w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tamar-yastrab\">Tamar Yastrab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamar Yastrab is a rising senior in Stern College for Women. A long-time lover of math, Tamar developed an affinity for computer science upon entering college. She has done research on how computers process different languages, especially with non-English alphabets, and she hopes to learn more about applications of data science and machine learning to this area in DS3. Tamar is very passionate about involving women in STEM (and computer science especially!) and is proud to have lead initiatives that empower women in the field. When she isn\u2019t programming at her computer, Tamar enjoys studying Talmud, going on hikes, and playing piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped-300x294.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaona Zhou\" class=\"wp-image-657666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped-1024x1002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xiaona-zhou\">Xiaona Zhou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xiaona Zhou is a rising senior majoring in Applied Mathematics at New York City College of Technology (CUNY). As an undergraduate, she worked on seven undergraduate research projects in pure and applied mathematics, and her passion for coding came through mathematics. She developed a Shiny App that implements a federal tax algorithm developed by Dr. Sam Ferguson, which helps self-employed people, who buy health insurance from a government exchange, calculate the appropriate premium tax credit they are entitled to. She is also a math tutor at her college and a budget analyst intern in the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. She wants to go to graduate school and study data science or computer science. She hopes to become a data scientist and use data for good, for a better society and a better future for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>students<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Brenda Fried\" class=\"wp-image-602670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brenda-fried\">Brenda Fried<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brenda Fried is a senior at Brooklyn College majoring in computer science. She loves to tackle challenging problems and is enamored by the power of the command line. She\u2019s been intrigued by the world of data science and machine learning ever since starting work at a computer vision startup in her sophomore year. She was excited to join DS3 to learn from an incredible group of dedicated researchers. When not coding, Brenda loves to swim, spray paint art and hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2814-e1565376757229-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"Harpreet Gaur\" class=\"wp-image-602682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2814-e1565376757229-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2814-e1565376757229-768x704.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2814-e1565376757229-1024x939.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harpreet-gaur\">Harpreet Gaur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harpreet Gaur is a rising senior majoring in&nbsp;Computer Systems Technology&nbsp;at&nbsp;CUNY&nbsp;City Tech, where she mentors and&nbsp;tutors&nbsp;students during the semester. Moreover, she works on software development based research projects and has been a CUNY Research Scholar and an Honors Scholar at City Tech in the past. Her passion for technology dates back to her gap year where she taught students&nbsp;computer science and its&nbsp;impact to under-served communities in India. After completing the DS3 program, she wants to work on existing societal predicaments that impact people on a large-scale using data science and machine learning. Harpreet is a dessert enthusiast and a film-maker on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"Adnan Hoq\" class=\"wp-image-602679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adnan-hoq\">Adnan Hoq<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adnan Hoq graduated as the Valedictorian from St. Joseph\u2019s College with a double major in Mathematics & Computer Science. He has garnered experience in object-oriented programming and full-stack development under the tutelage of his mentor Dr. Callahan at NYU. Adnan created an automated tool for producing charts using R during his time as a software and data consultant at NYCDOHMH. Moreover, Adnan traveled to China to satiate his curiosity in Deep Learning when he was selected for Tsinghua University\u2019s summer research program. Adnan possesses a unique proclivity for data science and machine learning research. He is currently trying his best to find an acceptable balance between industry and research in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Emeka Mbazor\" class=\"wp-image-601239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emeka-mbazor\">Emeka Mbazor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emeka Samuel Mbazor is a rising senior at Lehman College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Data Science. Formerly a pre-medical student, he became interested in data and the stories contained within them after taking and enjoying a Biostatistics course. He hopes to further explore his interests and make a transition towards machine learning research in the coming year. Outside his academic and professional life, he also enjoys all things Star Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2695-color-e1565362337800-300x279.jpg\" alt=\"Naomi Moreira\" class=\"wp-image-602673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2695-color-e1565362337800-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2695-color-e1565362337800-768x716.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2695-color-e1565362337800-1024x954.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"naomi-moreira\">Naomi Moreira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Naomi graduated from St. Joseph\u2019s College in Brooklyn in May 2019 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. She discovered her passion for mathematics and computer science during her sophomore year. After that she worked to be accepted at a research program in which I modeled the dynamics of recidivism in the state of Arizona. She enjoys listening to the Beatles and Norm Macdonald jokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cindy Muso\" class=\"wp-image-601245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cindy-muso\">Cindy Muso<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy Muso is a rising junior at St. John\u2019s University where she is pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. Her curiosity and love for computer science began in high school after taking a programming class. Through the DS3 program at Microsoft, Cindy has developed an interest in machine learning and looks forward to working in this particular field in the near future. One of her many goals is to pursue a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and believes that research, no matter the scope or topic, can play a huge role in advancing society. This is why Cindy wishes to devote her time in conducting research after her undergrad. In addition to this, she likes to spend her time playing tennis, traveling, and having quality time with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2648-e1565377002408-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"Etta Rapp\" class=\"wp-image-602778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2648-e1565377002408-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2648-e1565377002408-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2648-e1565377002408-1024x1006.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etta-rapp\">Etta Rapp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Etta Rapp is a junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University), double majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science.&nbsp;She is passionate about both of these fields and the overlap between them, and was fascinated to learn about the many applications of math in computer science while at DS3. Outside of college, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family. Etta is looking forward to attending the 2019 ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roymil Terrero\" class=\"wp-image-601251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roymil-terrero\">Roymil Terrero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roymil Terrero recently graduated from St. Joseph\u2019s College, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is passionate about machine learning, data analysis, and algorithms.&nbsp;Roymil joined Microsoft DS3 to enrich his knowledge of Machine Learning and Data analysis. He believes that today\u2019s computational power should be used responsibly to extend human ability to learn and understand what could be impossible otherwise. He is intellectually curious about how things work and hopes to someday understand and modify the Linux kernel.&nbsp;In his spare time, he likes to cook, do 3D modeling, and play badminton with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/taxi_0006-FTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Renzhentaxi Baerde\" class=\"wp-image-498398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/taxi_0006-FTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/taxi_0006-FTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/taxi_0006-FTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renzhentaxi-baerde\">Renzhentaxi Baerde<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renzhentaxi Baerde graduated from Adelphi University in May 2018 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science. He dreams to be able to read a research paper and actually understand it. He also likes to downvote reddit posts and is facinated by procedural generation. Currently, he is sending out thousands of application, hoping to get a job before his family disowns him. He discovered his love for programming when he realized he could beat games by using a Cheat Engine. 1 out of 10 people find Taxi funny. 9 out of 10 people dont talk to Taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/peter_0015-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Farquharson\" class=\"wp-image-498401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/peter_0015-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/peter_0015-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/peter_0015-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"peter-farquharson\">Peter Farquharson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Farquharson is a rising senior at Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. He is passionate about working with Data Structures and Algorithms while incorporating tools from Data Science. He was thrilled to be a part of DS3 to gain an understanding of Data Science and working in a research setting with diverse individuals. He is an avid gamer and enjoys playing cricket and soccer in his spare time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/akbar_0027-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Akbar Mirza\" class=\"wp-image-498404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/akbar_0027-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/akbar_0027-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/akbar_0027-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"akbar-mirza\">Akbar Mirza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Akbar Mirza recently graduated from the City College of New York, double majoring in Computer Science and User Experience Design. He is excited about product design, UX, and software engineering. Akbar is an interdisciplinary thinker and loves to push his limits. In the past year, he\u2019s taught a course on iOS Development, used data science to explore the MTA subway system, and launched an app with Quadrant 2 called MigraCam. Designed to help immigrants reached loved ones in emergency situations, Migracam is one of his best examples of using the power of civic tech to help others. Akbar is interested in expanding his knowledge in civic tech, user research, and software engineering and is open to new opportunities to grow and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/brian_0009-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Morte Hernandez\" class=\"wp-image-498407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/brian_0009-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/brian_0009-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/brian_0009-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brian-morte-hernandez\">Brian Morte Hernandez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Hernandez graduated from Hunter College in June of 2018 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science. He has been absolutely enamored with Data Science and Machine Learning ever since he watched a neural network program overcome one of the hardest levels in his favorite video game. After completing a few courses and programs focused on data, he found his ultimate data-driven learning experience in DS3. Outside of technology, he loves dancing, singing, and doing handstands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/phoebe_0029-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Phoebe Nguyen\" class=\"wp-image-498410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/phoebe_0029-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/phoebe_0029-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/phoebe_0029-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phoebe-nguyen\">Phoebe Nguyen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phuong (Phoebe) Nguyen is a rising Senior at CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Computer Information System, specializing in Data Analytics. She found her passion for technology and education during her gap year when she filmed her first documentary about parenting methods in South East Asian countries. Her ambition is to work at the forefront of the technology with the ability to find innovative solutions to the world\u2019s problem, serving as an advocate for underprivileged children and young women to get involved in Tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasha_0010-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sasha Paulovich\" class=\"wp-image-498413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasha_0010-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasha_0010-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasha_0010-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sasha-paulovich\">Sasha Paulovich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sasha Paulovich will be graduating from Fordham University in December 2018 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science. Originally a dancer, her interest in computer science stems from her desire to apply her creative tendencies to analytical challenges. For her, DS3 presented an opportunity to share the patterns and stories hidden in mountains of data. In addition to DS3, Sasha also participated in the Interactive Telecommunications Program Camp at NYU this past June, where she was able to explore the world of interactive\/immersive technology. Inspired by her experiences this summer, Sasha hopes to pursue the intersection of interactive technology and data science, and discover ways in which she can communicate data-driven narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amanda_0023-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Rodriguez\" class=\"wp-image-498416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amanda_0023-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amanda_0023-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amanda_0023-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amanda-rodriguez\">Amanda Rodriguez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda Rodriguez is a senior at Lehman College, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. She plans to apply for PhD programs in Theoretical Computer Science during Fall 2018. In addition to her research interests, she loves to play tennis, hike, and travel. She spent her previous summer doing research in Colombia and traveling throughout Europe. After her time with DS3, she will participate in a service trip to Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to help those affected by Hurricane Maria through the CUNY Service Corps \u2013 Puerto Rico initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ayliana_0004-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Ayliana Teitelbaum\" class=\"wp-image-498419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ayliana_0004-FLTC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ayliana_0004-FLTC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ayliana_0004-FLTC-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ayliana-teitelbaum\">Ayliana Teitelbaum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayliana Teitelbaum is a rising Junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) studying Computer Science and Biology. She was introduced to computer science in high school, and knew she wanted to go into coding. However, she is also intrigued by biology, and hopes to combine both disciplines. Last summer, she worked in a program teaching elementary school students how to code while getting them excited about technology and software engineering. She enjoys using data to answer practical questions that come up in her and others\u2019 daily lives, and hopes to continue to use technology to improve the lives of those around her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/anandini-e1524761051578.jpg\" alt=\"Anandini Chawla\" class=\"wp-image-482067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anandini-chawla\">Anandini Chawla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anandini Chawla is a rising sophomore at NYU studying Computer Science and Mathematics. After high school, she worked at a nonprofit in rural India which got her interested in civic tech, a field she hopes to explore and dig deeper into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/david-e1524760907481.jpg\" alt=\"David Futran\" class=\"wp-image-482073\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"david-futran\">David Futran<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>David Futran is a 5th year student in Macaulay Honors at Queens College, majoring in computer science with a minor in mathematics. Among his large range of interests, he loves to read, cook, and hike. He just spent a semester in Japan, which also deepened his interest in learning Japanese. He wanted to be part of the DS3 program in order to delve into Data Science, a field of study that has always intrigued him and he is considering pursuing in graduate school next year. He was also excited to be in a program run by Microsoft\u2019s Data Science researchers and learn from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ro-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rosemarie (Lo) Liriano\" class=\"wp-image-482091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ro-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ro.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rosemarie-ro-liriano\">Rosemarie (Ro) Liriano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosemarie (Ro) Liriano is a rising Junior at CUNY Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Sociology. Her interests range between social justice, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and public policy. She would like to work at the intersection of technology and social science in the future and for this reason she was excited to be accepted into the Microsoft DS3 program where she hopes to learn how to combine her love for technology and sociology in a way that could help impact change in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/keri-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keri Mallari\" class=\"wp-image-482085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/keri-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/keri.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keri-mallari\">Keri Mallari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keri Mallari is am a rising junior at Lehman College majoring in Math and Computer Science. She applied to this program because she took a data-based class called the Future of New York City, and it was the best Computer Science class she\u2019s taken in college. She wants to explore more data sets and learn more about data science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/francois-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Francois Mertil\" class=\"wp-image-482076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/francois-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/francois.jpg 411w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"francois-mertil\">Francois Mertil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Francois Mertil is a senior at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, is majoring in Applied Math focusing in Information Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ilana-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ilana Radinsky\" class=\"wp-image-482079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ilana-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ilana.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ilana-radinsky\">Ilana Radinsky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ilana Radinsky is a rising Junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) studying Computer Science and Math. She applied to the Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School because she believes in the power of data science \u2013 as an emerging field that bridges the gap between so many disciplines and industries, data science is a discipline with a huge potential for positive impact on mankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rivka-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rivka Schuster\" class=\"wp-image-482088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rivka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rivka.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rivka-schuster\">Rivka Schuster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rivka Schuster is a student at Touro College and a rising senior majoring in Computer Programming. She was thrilled to join the DS3 class because she enjoys learning and is intrigued by data. She\u2019s looking forward to collaborating on a project with other students and Microsoft researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thoa-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Thoa Ta\" class=\"wp-image-482097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thoa-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thoa.jpg 369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thoa-ta\">Thoa Ta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thoa Ta is a rising senior at St. John\u2019s University, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Social Justice as part of being an Ozanam Scholar at St. John\u2019s. Her passion is to leverage technology for social good and environmental sustainability. After a long time struggling to find her place in Computer Science, she finally feels at home in DS3, where she learns powerful tools to make an impact through insight discovery. On a personal level, she comes from Vietnam and sees spiritual enlightenment as her lifelong pursuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fatima-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fatima Chebchoub\" class=\"wp-image-482616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fatima-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fatima.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fatima-chebchoub\">Fatima Chebchoub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatima Chebchoub is a rising senior at New York City College of Technology. She is a Computer Systems Technology major and interested in software engineering. Fatima was born and raise in Morocco, and she moved to the USA about five years ago. In her first semester, Fatima has gone from a student struggling with a new foreign language. to get the first place for writing the best essay in New York from the Literary Arts Festival New York City College of Technology. Fatima speaks four other foreign languages, She enjoys writing and she has a dream that one day she will write a book. At the moment, she holds a part-time job as a software developer at her school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaciny-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kaciny Calixte\" class=\"wp-image-482634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaciny-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaciny.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kaciny-calixte\">Kaciny Calixte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaciny Calixte graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in May of 2016 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer and Information Science. She discovered her love for coding mid-Sophomore year and never looked back. Her current interests include web development, data science and machine learning. Her long-term goal is to further her educational journey by attending graduate school. During the Fall 2016 semester, she is set to complete an internship focused on bioinformatics, plant genomics, and machine learning at a Department of Energy national laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jacqueline-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jacqueline Curran\" class=\"wp-image-482625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jacqueline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jacqueline.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jacqueline-curran\">Jacqueline Curran<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacqueline Curran graduated in May 2016 from Manhattan College with a degree in Economics and Business Analytics. During her time at Manhattan, she was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Iota Delta, and Manhattan College\u2019s Federal Reserve Challenge Team. She was the recipient of the Richard J. Carey Medal for Economics, which is awarded annually to the top student in the department. Following the DS3 program, she will begin her career at KPMG in their Global Mobility Services Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/louise-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Louise Lai\" class=\"wp-image-482640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/louise-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/louise.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"louise-lai\">Louise Lai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Louise Lai is a rising Junior at NYU Stern School of Business, double majoring in Business & Political Economy and Computer Science. She has many interests \u2013 startups, data science and politics, but is primarily fascinated with artificial intelligence. She hopes that technology will change the world to be a happier and more equal place, and aspires to work to make that happen in the future. She is an avid corgi fan, although she owns no pets because she lives in between Malaysia and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/abraham-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Abraham Neuwirth\" class=\"wp-image-482592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/abraham-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/abraham.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abraham-neuwirth\">Abraham Neuwirth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abraham Neuwirth is an undergraduate student at Touro College where he is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. He is passionate about fields where these two disciplines intersect such as data science and machine learning. His favorite R package is dplyr and his operator of choice is the pipe. When he isn\u2019t sitting in front of a computer screen, he daydreams about working out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jai-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jai Punjwani\" class=\"wp-image-482631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jai.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jai-punjwani\">Jai Punjwani<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jai Punjwani is a rising junior at Adelphi University studying computer science. He loves programming in Java (his \u201cnative\u201d tongue) and has even developed an Android app that allows students to find each other and study at his university. In the future, he wishes to join the field of cryptography so that he can strengthen security in a world with more data than ever. Aside from coding, Jai loves reading the Game of Thrones series and also enjoys dancing on his school\u2019s Bhangra team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/erica-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Erica Ram\" class=\"wp-image-482613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/erica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/erica.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"erica-ram\">Erica Ram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Erica Ram recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a Mathematics minor from Adelphi University. She has been writing code since high school, and finds working with data using code very interesting because of the variety of possibilities and applications. She plans to attend graduate school for Computer Science in Fall of 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/marieme-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Marieme Toure\" class=\"wp-image-482643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/marieme-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/marieme.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marieme-toure\">Marieme Toure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marieme Toure is a rising senior at CUNY New York City College of Technology, starting to look for roles in the financial industry. After obtaining her high school diploma in Senegal, Marieme came back to the US for college education. She is majoring in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Information Science and minoring in Computer Science. As an undergrad, the invisible forces that shape our world fascinate her. Why does one company succeed and another fail? Is it possible to predict which idea will be the next big thing? Marieme enjoyed predicting yellow caps drivers\u2019 efficiency this summer at Microsoft Research. She is planning to go to graduate school and get a Master degree in Quantitative Finance and work in the most prestigious firms. As a big sport fan, Marieme is supporting the American team for the Olympics games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/eiman-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Eiman Ahmed\" class=\"wp-image-482610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/eiman-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/eiman.jpg 413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eiman-ahmed\">Eiman Ahmed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eiman Ahmed is a rising Sophomore at Pace University where she is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathetmatics and in Statistics. She first fell in love with coding when she took her first Java course in high school and now works as an app developer at her university\u2019s technology consultancy. In her free time, she enjoys watching T.V. shows like Criminal Minds and going on long walks with her friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/glenda-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Glenda Ascencio\" class=\"wp-image-482622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/glenda-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/glenda-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/glenda.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glenda-ascencio\">Glenda Ascencio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenda Ascencio, an undergraduate student with an entrepreneur, mathematical, and software development skill living in New York City. She\u2019s majoring in mathematics and minoring in computer science at St. Joseph\u2019s College. She loves challenging her mind by finding solutions to different programming problems. In her spare time, one of the things she loves to do is to program with Java, Python, HTML, CSS, and R. One of her fervent desires is to pursue a career in data analytics so she can inform and educate citizenry of the USA\/Honduras because she wants to stop violence, poverty, and ignorance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shannon-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Shannon Evans\" class=\"wp-image-482652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shannon-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shannon-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shannon.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shannon-evans\">Shannon Evans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shannon Evans was born in St. Lucia and is currently an international student at New York City College of Technology. An Applied Mathematics major with a concentration in finance, his ultimate goal is to become a financial analyst. He lives for the opportunity to become a world changer; to design financial systems that improves our lives. He also loves sports, particularly soccer, table tennis, and cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Patino\" class=\"wp-image-482661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas.jpg 376w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas-240x180.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thomas-patino\">Thomas Patino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Patino is a senior at Skidmore College majoring in Business Management. Thomas has worked in various projects involving neighborhood improvement and urban planning. With his experience at Microsoft, Thomas hopes to bridge the gap between the technology industry and Latinos. Thomas anticipates going to graduate school in the computer science field to utilize data and find creative solutions to community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/nikki-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Nikki Hanson\" class=\"wp-image-482646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/nikki-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/nikki.jpg 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nikki-hanson\">Nikki Hanson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikki Hanson, known to friends as Riley, is a rising senior at Queens College interested in software engineering, gaming, Japanese and increasing diversity in tech. A bit of a latecomer to the game, they were writing code before they knew what it was, and that path inevitably led them to return to school for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Math. Their favorite subject by far is Computational Theory, and they hope to get into Cryptography next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ana-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Anastassiya Neznanova\" class=\"wp-image-482598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ana-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ana-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ana.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anastassiya-neznanova\">Anastassiya Neznanova<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastassiya Neznanova is a current honor transfer student at Queens College. She recently completed her undergraduate research in mathematics and published her paper in the International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Anastassiya aims to pursue her BS in Computer Science and sees her career in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/riva-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Tropp\" class=\"wp-image-482649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/riva-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/riva.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"riva-tropp\">Riva Tropp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Riva Tropp is from Teaneck, New Jersey. A Computer Science minor at Yeshiva University, she enjoys the opportunities for exploration Data Science provides. Co-president of her university\u2019s computer science club, Riva occupies herself tutoring, scripting, and planning club activities. Her favorite subway station is at 14th street and Eighth avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/steven-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Vasquez\" class=\"wp-image-482658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/steven-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/steven.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steven-vasquez\">Steven Vasquez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Vasquez was born and raised in the Bronx where he currently resides. He attends Manhattan College, and is studying Computer Science and minoring in mathematics. Steven is a brother of the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon and love sports as much he loves solving problems. He is excited to learn and grow this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Jahaziel Guzman\" class=\"wp-image-482628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jahaziel-guzman\">Jahaziel Guzman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jahaziel Guzman (Brooklyn College) was born in San Salvador, El Salvador and has been living in Brooklyn since 1996. He has had an interest in music and visual art since he was a child. In his freshman year of college, he developed an interest for math and programming, and also had the opportunity to work in a biology lab at Brooklyn College doing bioinformatics work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Hanson\" class=\"wp-image-482607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donald-hanson-ii\">Donald Hanson II<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Donald Hanson II is from Laurelton, New York. He is a computer science major with a minor in music at Adelphi University. Right now, he is an IT student worker at his school and is currently in the process of creating his own website using HTML and CSS. People usually say that he is a guy who likes to stay positive and motivated, and he thinks that describes him very well; he always try to make the best of every situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Afzal Hossain\" class=\"wp-image-482595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"afzal-hossain\">Afzal Hossain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Afzal Hossain is a junior in New York City College of Technology. He has an associate degree in Computer science and now he is studying Applied Mathematics in Finance. His goal is to study data science in graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Khanna Pugach\" class=\"wp-image-482637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"khanna-pugach\">Khanna Pugach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Khanna Pugach is a junior at Baruch College majoring in computer information systems with a math minor. Besides, she is an international student from Russia and this is her third year in the US. She likes Nora Ephron\u2019s books and tennis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Franky Rodriguez\" class=\"wp-image-482619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez.jpg 1127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"franky-rodriguez\">Franky Rodriguez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Franky Rodriguez was born in Mexico, grew up in Miami, and now is doing a double major in mathematics and computer information technology at St. Joseph\u2019s College, Brooklyn. He loves challenging his mind and finding solutions and applications to many different problems. He has worked on various applications including writing a Java program that recognizes melodies by converting musical notes into relative seminotes and durations. In his spare time he indulges in playing and composing music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Derek Sanz\" class=\"wp-image-482604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz.jpg 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"derek-sanz\">Derek Sanz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Derek Sanz was born in 1993 to Dominican parents in Brooklyn, New York. It was 2011 when he entered Brooklyn College, took the introductory computer science course, and entered a non-stop frenzy of hard work and love for learning. 2013 was a year of fun: 9 computer science courses, a one-month study abroad trip to China, one internship and one fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/briana_vecchione-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Briana Vecchione\" class=\"wp-image-482601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/briana_vecchione-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/briana_vecchione-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/briana_vecchione.jpg 933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"briana-vecchione\">Briana Vecchione<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Briana Vecchione is a rising CS Junior at Pace University. Though relatively new to the field, Briana is a member of both the Pforzheimer Honors College and the Seidenberg Creative Lab on campus. Her background consists mostly of web design, game design, and app development. In addition to DS3, Briana is also in the process of developing educational applications for international implementation in Senegal. She anticipates getting her PhD and working to utilize technology in developing regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar\" class=\"wp-image-482655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar.jpg 1061w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"siobhan-wilmot-dunbar\">Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar is a Junior at Pace University studying computer science and minoring in digital design. She is also a part of Seidenberg Creative Labs, a web development and research group at Pace, and has done coding in Java, HTML, and CSS. Besides that, Siobhan plays piano, acoustic guitar, and steel drums, and has high hopes of one day combining her ability in computing with her love for music and visual arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<br style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/data-science-summer-school-2024.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-1133686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/data-science-summer-school-2024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/data-science-summer-school-2024-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/data-science-summer-school-2024-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/data-science-summer-school-2024-240x148.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5760\" height=\"3840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2853.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)\" class=\"wp-image-602787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2853.jpg 5760w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2853-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2853-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2853-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2019 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/2018-DS3-Cohort.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)\" class=\"wp-image-602784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/2018-DS3-Cohort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/2018-DS3-Cohort-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/2018-DS3-Cohort-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2018 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2017_group_photo.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people posing for a photo\" class=\"wp-image-482061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2017_group_photo.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2017_group_photo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2017 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2016_group_photo-5ae1e8b3f32f5.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)\" class=\"wp-image-482946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2016_group_photo-5ae1e8b3f32f5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2016_group_photo-5ae1e8b3f32f5-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2016 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2015_group_photo-5ae1e8af5d48f.jpg\" alt=\"2015 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)\" class=\"wp-image-482943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2015_group_photo-5ae1e8af5d48f.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2015_group_photo-5ae1e8af5d48f-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2015 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2014_group_photo-5ae1e8ab13230.jpg\" alt=\"2014 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)\" class=\"wp-image-482940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2014_group_photo-5ae1e8ab13230.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2014_group_photo-5ae1e8ab13230-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2014 Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"projects\">Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2023\">2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"New York skyline in hazy smog\" class=\"wp-image-1013064\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2023_project-image_pollution_1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"replicating-covid-19-lockdowns-cause-global-air-pollution-declines\">Replicating \u201cCOVID-19 lockdowns cause global air pollution declines\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Hamidou Ballo, Jiale (Jerry) Chen, Tenzin Chosang, Aleksandra (Aleks) Georgievska, Chaya (Sara) Goldberger, Albina Haque, Alexandra (Alex) Huey, Bibata Rabba Idi, John Jakobsen, Hadassah Krigsman, Elvis Soto, Xiuwen Zhu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s project looked at replicating and extending [<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2320514120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a pape<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2320514120\">r<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>] on the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on global air pollution. The original paper set out to compare the concentration of various air pollutants during early 2020 to same time period during the proceeding years, finding a substantial reduction in pollution, presumably due to a decrease in economic activity during that time. In attempting to reproduce the original findings using data released by the authors, the students found two potential errors in the authors&#8217; original analysis. We worked with the authors to resolve these discrepancies, which changed the magnitude of the paper&#8217;s findings but not the overall conclusions. The authors have since updated the paper and issued [<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2320514120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a correction<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>] detailing the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2022\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2022_project-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2022 - graphs visual from Replicating \u201cDifferential COVID-19 case positivity in New York City\" \" class=\"wp-image-1012050\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2022_project-graphic.jpg 995w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2022_project-graphic-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2022_project-graphic-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DS3-2022_project-graphic-240x152.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"replicating-differential-covid-19-case-positivity-in-new-york-city\">Replicating \u201cDifferential COVID-19 case positivity in New York City&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Warren Ball, Christopher Esquivel, Shashana Farber, Daniel Glick, Navpreet Kaur, Limor Kohanim, Elissa Leung, Abhishek Pokharel, Sushobhan Parajuli, Alexandra Roffe, Nirvi Shah, Christopher Stewart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project involved replicating and extending [<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/irv.12816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an article<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>] on zip-code level correlations between COVID-19 caseloads in NYC in early 2020 and various socioeconomic factors along with daily mobility data. Students worked in groups of two and wrote their own code to download COVID caseloads and U.S. Census data, and then conducted analyzes to reproduce several figures and regressions presented in the paper. They were able to replicate many of the findings in the paper (e.g., with model fits that were nearly identical to those in the paper), after which they extended the work along various dimensions. More details are available in their group reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>2021<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-824719 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-300x169.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-343x193.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project.jpg 1400w\" alt=\"data science summer school (DS3) project - conceptual graphic of police line tape\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>Replicating \u201cSmall share of US police draw third of complaints in big cities\u201d<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Nikola Baci, Ahuva Bechhofer, Karen Britt, Vanessa Johnson, Xin Yi Li, Yongqi (Yuki) Li, Yasiris Ortiz, Andrea Ramirez, Adina Scheinfeld, Sambhav Shrestha, Anthony Vallejo, Matt Veng<\/p>\n<p>This project looked at a <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/141182fc-7727-4af8-a555-5418fa46d09e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent analysis<\/a> of complaints against police officers by The Financial Times. The original piece examined complaints filed in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia and found a common thread: a comparatively small set (10%) of officers drew over a third of each city\u2019s total complaints. The students worked in groups of two and reproduced the analysis from the article, starting from original public data sets from each city. They were able to exactly replicate the reported findings, after which they extended the work to investigate new questions of their own design. This ranged from looking at how complaints varied by officers\u2019 gender and race, to demographics of the person who filed to the complaint, to likelihood that the complaints were sustained based on officer and complainant demographics.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/tree\/master\/week4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the code and data on Github ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2020<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-824722 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-300x169.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-343x193.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project.jpg 1400w\" alt=\"data science summer school (DS3) project - visualization of a stock market graph\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>Replicating \u2018Predicting the Present\u2019 with search data<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Iman Abakoyas, Rajiv Basnet, Hasanat Jahan, Gabrielle Martinez, Krushang Shah, Basira Shirzad, Tamar Yastrab, Xiaona Zhou<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s project involved replicating and extending a widely read paper (<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"http:\/\/people.ischool.berkeley.edu\/~hal\/Papers\/2011\/ptp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choi and Varian, 2011<\/a>) on using search data to predict current and future economic outcomes. Students worked in groups of two and wrote their own original code with two goals in mind: first to reproduce the results published in the paper, and second to extend those results in a direction of their choosing. The students were able to exactly replicate the paper\u2019s results when using data provided by the authors, but saw some small discrepancies when using versions of the source data currently available online. We suspect these differences are due to changes in the underlying datasets and to unspecified preprocessing done by the authors. The students extended the paper in several ways: examining alternative models, forecasting on longer time horizons, and evaluating the value of search data on a longer timescale. In investigating the latter, the students found that the utility of search data has decreased since the time of the original publication, and that in recent years a simple baseline model that omits search data is, on average, more accurate than one that does.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the data and code on Github ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(<em>Note: our 2020 program was modified due to COVID-19, shortened from 8 weeks to 4 weeks and run virtually<\/em>.)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2019<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826819 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-300x193.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-2048x1320.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-240x155.jpg 240w\" alt=\"timeline for Replicating \u2018An Empirical Analysis of Radical Differences in Police Use of Force\u2019\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/>Replicating \u2018An Empirical Analysis of Radical Differences in Police Use of Force\u2019<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Brenda Fried, Naomi Moreira, Harpreet Gaur, Cindy Muso, Adnan Hoq, Etta Rapp, Emeka Mbazor, Roymill Terrero<\/p>\n<p>This project replicates and extends a recent paper on racial bias in police use of force. We selected this paper because it is both widely read and also an ideal candidate for a data analysis replication. It uses relatively simple methodology that seems straightforward to implement and check, relies on two publicly available datasets, and contains more than 100 pages between the main text and extensive appendices. Despite this nearly ideal setting, completing the data analysis replication turned out to be much more complicated than expected and took several weeks itself, mainly for reasons that centered around how the original data were cleaned and featurized. These challenges came despite the extensive documentation in the paper and its appendix, but they also helped uncover insights that might not have been obvious from simply reading the paper. We extended the paper\u2019s results through the addition of map and census information as well as predictive checks of the underlying models used in the paper. In this talk we discuss the various challenges we faced in replicating the results and the insights that the replication revealed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2019-replicating-an-empirical-analysis-of-racial-differences-in-police-use-of-force\/\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D&amp;resid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D%211728&amp;authkey=ALFJhUjfAS3wP1w&amp;em=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/stop-question-frisk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2018<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826831 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-300x163.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-2048x1112.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-240x130.jpg 240w\" alt=\"DS3 - 2018_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" \/>Exploring the Reliability of the NYC Subway System<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Akbar Mirza, Brian Hernandez, Amanda Rodriguez, Renzhentaxi Baerde, Phoebe Nguyen, Peter Farquharson, Ayliana Teitelbaum, Sasha Paulovich<\/p>\n<p>The New York City subway is the largest rapid transit system in the world, serving approximately 5.5 million riders each day. Recently there has been a growing concern over the state of the subway system due to aging equipment as reflected in system-wide metrics such as \u201con-time percentage\u201d, or how often trains run according to schedule. While these metrics provide some insight into the performance of the subway system, they fail to capture how riders experience the system. In this project we use recently released countdown clock data that logs where each train is reported to be at each minute of the day to gain a better understanding of how riders experience the subway system. We examine rider wait times and trip times, considering not just average but also worst-case performance of the system. We also compare the subway to above ground travel, investigate how changes to the system affect rider options, and look at how commutes vary across demographic groups. We find that the subway is typically quite reliable, but that averages can be misleading: variance in subway performance can account for up to a 50% difference between average and worst-case travel times. We also find a correlation between income and commute times and that small changes to the system (e.g., adding or removing stops or lines) can have large effects on riders\u2019 options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2018-exploring-the-reliability-of-the-nyc-subway-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D&resid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D%211725&authkey=ABz-s8kojTWXReM&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nyctransit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2017<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826834 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-300x167.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-1536x854.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-2048x1139.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-240x133.jpg 240w\" alt=\"DS3 - 2017_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" \/>Student Trajectories and School Choice in the NYC Public School System<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Keri Mallari, David Futran, Francois Mertil, Ilana Radinsky, Anandini Chawla, Rivka Schuster, Ro Liriano, Thoa Ta<\/p>\n<p>New York City serves over one million public school students each year, yet relatively little is understood in terms of how students\u2019 progress through the school system. In this talk we use individual-level student data over a ten-year time period to explore how early test performance correlates with later success, to describe and predict which students leave the public school system, and to examine effects of the recently implemented high school choice system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2017-student-trajectories-school-choice-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21110&authkey=ALOocuVCp2mWgtw&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017-Paper_PublicSchool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nycschools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2016<\/h3>\n<h4>Airbnb: Predicting Loyalty<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Louise Lai, Kaciny Calixte, Jacqueline Curran, and Erica Ram<\/p>\n<p>The advent of the sharing economy has redefined the way firms do business. Airbnb has led this revolution. With a valuation of $25 billion, it has become the world\u2019s third most valued startup and has more rooms than the world\u2019s largest hotel chain. Historically, customer loyalty was based on experience with a particular firm, but now it is based on experiences with many individuals. We chose to use the Inside Airbnb dataset to further investigate the evolving idea of loyalty. Airbnb has both hosts and guests as customers. Host loyalty is defined as a host renting consistently, and guest loyalty as guests returning frequently. We used decision trees to look at both the loyalty of the hosts and the guests. No matter the industry, market experts stand by measures of recency frequency to predict loyalty. However, our model is able to improve upon this idea with added features, such as review text and amenities. The end result is a model that successfully predicts the return rate of hosts and guests to Airbnb with a high level of accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2016-airbrb-predicting-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Paper_Airbnb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2016-Paper_Airbnb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/airbnb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826843 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-2048x1145.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-343x193.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-240x134.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"DS3 - Taxi_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Fare Share: Flow and Efficiency in NYC\u2019s Taxi System<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Jai Punjwani, Abraham Neuwirth, Marieme Toure, and Fatima Chebchoub<\/p>\n<p>New York City is home to millions of people who rely on its robust transportation system. The taxi system plays a critical role in helping people navigate the city. With access to information about every single trip that occurred in a yellow taxi in 2013, we were able to reveal patterns in how people move throughout the city. We also analyzed driver efficiency, showing that there is a substantial skill involved in driving a taxi, with some drivers consistently earning up to 30% more than average. Finally, we used the highly granular nature of this data to identify the locations of redundant trips and showed that a simple carpooling strategy could reduce the amount of money spent on taxis and the number of taxi trips taken by upwards of 7%. See an <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nyctaxi.shinyapps.io\/destination_probability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interactive map<\/a> of travel patterns across neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2016-fare-share-flow-and-efficiency-in-nycs-taxi-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21109&authkey=ACuLyyLTORiA5mM&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015-Paper_Taxis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nyctaxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2015<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826846 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-300x192.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-2048x1309.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-240x153.jpg 240w\" alt=\"DS3 - 2015_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" \/>The Cost of Public School<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Thomas Patino, Anastassiya Neznanova, Nikki Hanson, and Glenda Ascencio<\/p>\n<p>New York City is home to the largest public school system in the country, which contains some of the best and worst schools in the state. Given this diversity, which often occurs over small geographic regions, there is extremely high demand for homes in the best public schools in the city. We investigate and quantify this demand by analyzing over 10,000 home sales in different school zones across the city and reveal the implicit cost of purchasing a home zoned for each elementary school in the city. See an <a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/nycschoolcost.shinyapps.io\/premium_map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interactive map<\/a> of school zone prices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2015-the-cost-of-public-school\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D255422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21106&authkey=ALWfwFMv30-nksg&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/public-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>The Ins and Outs of the New York City Subway System<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826840 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-2048x1144.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-343x193.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-240x134.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"DS3 - Subway_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Students<\/strong>: Eiman Ahmed, Shannon Evans, Riva Tropp, and Steven Vazquez<\/p>\n<p>Every day, the population of New York regions shrinks and swells as people travel into and around the city. With six million daily trips, the subway system is one of the main conduits for these travelers, but relatively little is known about the flow of subway passengers throughout the day. Using MTA\u2019s public datasets, our team mapped the paths commuters take, and consequentially, the substantial changes to the population in the city\u2019s many regions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2015-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-new-york-city-subway-system\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D255417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21111&authkey=AOMmS_nK88zt0_g&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/subway-flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2014<\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826855 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-2048x1144.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-1066x600.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-655x368.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-343x193.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-240x134.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-scaled-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"DS3 - 2014_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Self-Balancing Bikes<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>: Briana Vecchione, Franky Rodriguez, Donald Hanson II, Jahaziel Guzman<\/p>\n<p>Bike sharing is an internationally implemented system for reducing public transit congestion, minimizing carbon emissions, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Since New York City\u2019s launch of the CitiBike program in May 2013, however, various issues have arisen due to overcrowding and general flow. In response to these issues, CitiBike employees redistribute bicycles by vehicle throughout the New York City area. During the past year, over 500,000 bikes have been redistributed in this fashion. This solution is financially taxing, environmentally and economically inefficient, and often suffers from timing issues. What if CitiBike instead used its clientele to redistribute bicycles? In this talk, we describe the data analysis that we conducted in hopes of creating an incentive and rerouting scheme for riders to self-balance the system. We anticipate that we can decrease vehicle transportations by offering financial incentives to take bikes from relatively full stations and return bikes to relatively empty stations (with rerouting advice provided via an app).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2014-self-balancing-citibikes\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D226601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21107&authkey=AGv_Zp5SLkWTcsg&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014-Paper_CitiBike.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>An Empirical Analysis of Stop-and-Frisk in New York City<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-826852 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-300x177.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-2048x1208.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-240x142.jpg 240w\" alt=\"DS3 - S&F_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" \/>Students<\/strong>: Md.Afzal Hossain, Khanna Pugach, Derek Sanz, Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar<\/p>\n<p>Between 2006 and 2012, the New York City Police Department made roughly four million stops as part of the city\u2019s controversial stop-and-frisk program. We empirically study two aspects of the program by analyzing a large public dataset released by the police department that records all documented stops in the city. First, by comparing to block-level census data, we estimate stop rates for various demographic subgroups of the population. We find that the average annual number of stops of young, black men exceeds the number of such individuals in the general population. This disparity is even more pronounced when we account for geography, with the number of stops of young black men in certain neighborhoods several times greater than those in the local population. Second, we statistically analyze the reasons recorded in our data that officers state for making each stop (e.g., \u201cfurtive movements\u201d or \u201csights and sounds of criminal activity\u201d). By comparing which stated reasons best predict whether a suspect is ultimately arrested, we develop simple heuristics to aid officers in making better stop decisions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2014-an-empirical-analysis-of-stop-and-frisk-in-new-york-city\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D226596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21105&authkey=%21AHrl5B47KGGvPkA&em=2&wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2013-Paper_SF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper ><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-types-of-students-are-you-looking-for\">What types of students are you looking for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the aims of DS3 is to help increase diversity, broadly defined, in computer science graduate programs. We are looking for college students in the New York City area who can help us meet this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-specific-requirements-for-participating-in-the-program\">Are there specific requirements for participating in the program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in the New York City area. Other than that there are no specific course prerequisites, but a familiarity with computer programming and\/or statistics is helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-housing-provided\">Is housing provided?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The program is intended for students who already reside in the New York City area. However, a stipend is provided. The stipend for the 4 week-long program is $3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-is-the-program-held\">Where is the program held?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DS3 program will be held in the Microsoft Research \u2013 NYC Lab located in SoHo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-receive-college-credit-for-participating\">Can I receive college credit for participating?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not offer college credit, but you may be able to receive credit through your home institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-i-need-to-have-my-own-computer\">Do I need to have my own computer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. We will provide a laptop computer for you to use during the program, and you will be able to keep it at the end of the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-will-be-graduating-this-coming-spring-am-i-still-eligible-to-participate-in-the-program\">I will be graduating this coming spring. Am I still eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Graduating seniors are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-am-a-graduate-student-am-i-eligible-to-participate-in-the-program\">I am a graduate student. Am I eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The program is for undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-am-not-a-u-s-citizen-am-i-still-eligible-to-participate-in-the-program\">I am not a U.S. citizen. Am I still eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The program is not restricted to U.S. citizens. However, you are responsible for obtaining appropriate approvals from your college regarding any immigration requirements. As mentioned above, you should be currently enrolled in an undergradate program in the New York City area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-i-contact-for-further-information\">Who can I contact for further information?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach us by email at <a href=\"mailto:ds3@microsoft.com\">ds3@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":818986,"template":"","meta":{"msr-url-field":"","msr-podcast-episode":"","msrModifiedDate":"","msrModifiedDateEnabled":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_classifai_error":"","footnotes":""},"msr-opportunity-type":[155533],"msr-region":[197900],"msr-locale":[268875],"msr-program-audience":[243724],"msr-post-option":[],"msr-impact-theme":[],"class_list":["post-480255","msr-academic-program","type-msr-academic-program","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","msr-opportunity-type-grants-and-fellowships","msr-region-north-america","msr-locale-en_us","msr-program-audience-students"],"msr_description":"","msr_social_media":[],"related-researchers":[{"type":"user_nicename","display_name":"Dan Goldstein","user_id":31618,"people_section":"Program Contributors","alias":"dgg"},{"type":"user_nicename","display_name":"Jake Hofman","user_id":32340,"people_section":"Program Contributors","alias":"jmh"},{"type":"user_nicename","display_name":"Siddhartha Sen","user_id":33656,"people_section":"Program Contributors","alias":"sidsen"}],"tab-content":[{"id":0,"name":"About","content":"<strong>Deadline to apply<\/strong>: April 5, 2022, 5:00 PM PT\r\n<div>[msr-button text=\"Apply\" url=\"https:\/\/webportalapp.com\/sp\/home\/ds3_2022_application_portal\" new-window=\"true\" ]<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"height: 15px\"><\/div>\r\n<strong>Microsoft Research New York City\u2019s Data Science Summer School (DS3)<\/strong> is an intensive hands-on introduction to data science for NYC-area undergraduate students who are interested in attending graduate school in computer science and related fields. The DS3 program curriculum includes both coursework in data science and group research projects.\r\n\r\nThis course is taught by leading scientists at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/lab\/microsoft-research-new-york\/\">Microsoft Research New York City<\/a>. We are committed to helping build a more diverse and inclusive computer-science community and strongly encourage those from diverse, non-traditional, and under-represented backgrounds in STEM to apply.\r\n\r\n<em>To learn more about DS3, please look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/academic-program\/data-science-summer-school\/#!program-details\">program details<\/a> and the <a href=\"#!faq\">frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/em>"},{"id":1,"name":"Program details","content":"<h2>2022 Program details<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday, May 31 \u2013 Friday, June 24, 2022 (4 weeks)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Mondays to Fridays, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Virtual, Microsoft Teams<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Number of students selected: <\/strong>12<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Each student who is selected will receive a $3,000 stipend as well as a laptop for their participation in the program.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Target audience<\/h3>\r\nUpper-level undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a New York City-area college, who are interested in attending graduate school in computer science and related fields and would benefit from an intensive introduction to data science. One goal of this program is to help build a more diverse and inclusive computer-science community, and we strongly encourage those from diverse, non-traditional, and under-represented backgrounds in STEM to apply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Course description<\/h3>\r\nThis introduction to data science will cover tools and techniques for acquiring, cleaning, and utilizing real-world data for research purposes. In contrast to traditional course work, where one is often handed a prepackaged dataset obtained by a third party and prepared for a specific exercise, research projects often involve not only cleaning and preparing \u201cmessy\u201d data, but often also acquiring that data oneself (e.g., through an API). The initial phase of these projects involves a good deal of exploratory analysis to gain a preliminary understanding of the dataset. Students will be introduced to scripting (on the command line and with Python and R) for these purposes and will gain direct experience in acquiring and modeling data from online sources.\r\n\r\nThe course also serves as an introduction to problems in applied statistics and machine learning. We will cover the theory behind simple but effective methods for supervised and unsupervised learning. Emphasis will be on formulating real-world modeling and prediction tasks as optimization problems and comparing methods in terms of practical efficacy and scalability. Students will learn to fit and evaluate such models, with applications including spam filtering and recommendation systems. Course material from previous years is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a>.\r\n\r\nDuring the last part of the course, students will work on an original research project in groups, led by Microsoft Research scientists."},{"id":2,"name":"Coursework","content":"<h3>MSR NYC Virtual Data Science Summer School \u2013 course content<\/h3>\r\nAll course material from the program is <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/\">posted on GitHub<\/a>. <em>Updated material and links for the 2022 program will be posted at the beginning of this year's program. <\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Week 1<\/strong>: Pre-requisites and background<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Week 2<\/strong>: Core curriculum<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Week 3<\/strong>: Extended assignments<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Week 4<\/strong>: Data replication analysis projects<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"id":3,"name":"Instructors","content":"<h2>Current instructors<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-485121\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jake_square-300x300.png\" alt=\"Jake Hofman\" width=\"208\" height=\"250\" \/>\r\n<h3>Jake Hofman<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/jakehofman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Hofman<\/a> is a Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in New York City, where his work in computational social science involves applications of statistics and machine learning to large-scale social data. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a member of the Microeconomics and Social Systems group at Yahoo! Research. Jake is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Columbia University, where he has designed and taught classes on a number of topics ranging from biological physics to applied machine learning. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-485091\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sen.png\" alt=\"Siddhartha Sen\" width=\"208\" height=\"250\" \/>\r\n<h3>Siddhartha Sen<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cs.princeton.edu\/~sssix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siddhartha Sen<\/a> is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in New York City, and previously at the MSR Silicon Valley lab. He creates distributed systems that use novel data structures and algorithms to deliver unprecedented functionality or performance. Some of his data structures have been incorporated into undergraduate textbooks and curricula. Recently, he has generalized this approach to use contextual machine learning to optimize decisions in distributed systems infrastructure. Siddhartha received his BS degrees in computer science and mathematics and his MEng degree in computer science from MIT. From 2004-2007 he worked as a developer at Microsoft and built a network load balancer for Windows Server. He completed his PhD from Princeton University in 2013. Siddhartha received the first Google Fellowship in Fault-Tolerant Computing in 2009, the best student paper award at PODC 2012, and the best paper award at ASPLOS 2017.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-485121\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goldstein.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Goldstein\" width=\"208\" height=\"250\" \/>\r\n<h3>Dan Goldstein<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dangoldstein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dan Goldstein<\/a> works at the intersection of behavioral economics and computer science. Prior to joining Microsoft, Dan was a Principal Research Scientist at Yahoo Research and a marketing professor at London Business School. He received his Ph.D. at The University of Chicago and has taught and researched at Columbia, Harvard, Stanford and Max Planck Institute in Germany, where he was awarded the Otto Hahn Medal in 1997. His academic writings have appeared in journals from Science to Psychological Review. Dan is a member of the Academic Advisory Board of the UK\u2019s Behavioral Insights Team (aka Britain\u2019s \u201cnudge unit\u201d). He was elected President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making for the year 2015-2016.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822316 size-full alignleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Coen-Needell-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Coen Needell - DS3\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n<h3>Coen Needell<\/h3>\r\nCoen\u2019s research interests are focused around developing novel computational methods for analyzing social scientific concepts. He recently graduated with a MA degree in Computational Social Science from the University of Chicago; his thesis research was on developing a free and open-source deep learning-based method for estimating the memorability of images. Other projects have included applying natural language processing techniques to analyze the colors in album cover art, examining the spread of urban legends through the early internet, and investigating how recommendation engines influence what video games people buy.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Past instructors &amp; contributors<\/h2>\r\nMany individuals have contributed to the Data Science Summer School in the past, notably <a href=\"https:\/\/5harad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharad Goel<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justinmrao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justin Rao<\/a>, who co-founded the program.\r\n\r\n[row]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goel-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sharad Goel\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/5harad.com\/\">Sharad Goel<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rao-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Rao\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.justinmrao.com\/\">Justin Rao<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-733711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jared_katzman-300x293.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Jared Katzman\" width=\"307\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/jaredleekatzman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jared Katzman<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anderson-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ashton Anderson\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cs.stanford.edu\/people\/ashton\/\">Ashton Anderson<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[\/row]\r\n<div style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>\r\n[row]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/budak-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ceren Budak\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cbudak.com\/index.html\">Ceren Budak<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/diaz-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fernando Diaz\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fernando.diaz.nyc\/\">Fernando Diaz<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled1-250x300.png\" alt=\"Shawndra Hill\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/shawndra\/\">Shawndra Hill<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-485130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lahaie-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"S\u00e9bastien Lahaie\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/slahaie.net\/\">S\u00e9bastien Lahaie<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[\/row]\r\n<div style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>\r\n[row]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485100 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/quistorff.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Quistorff\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/bquist\/\">Brian Quistorff<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485142 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/riederer-250x300.png\" alt=\"Chris Riederer\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.criederer.com\/\">Chris Riederer<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485094 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sharma-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amit Sharma\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amitsharma.in\/\">Amit Sharma<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485097 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wallach-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hanna Wallach\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dirichlet.net\/\">Hanna Wallach<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[\/row]\r\n<div style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>\r\n[row]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485100 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wortman-vaughan-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jenn Wortman Vaughan\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jennwv.com\/\">Jenn Wortman Vaughan<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485109 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cai-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"William Cai\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whereiswillcai.com\/index.html\">William Cai<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485118 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/goldman-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Goldman\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.matt-goldman.com\/\">Matt Goldman<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485133 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/larivere-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob LaRiviere\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacoblariviere.com\/\">Jacob LaRiviere<\/a> [\/column]\r\n[\/row]\r\n<div style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>\r\n[row]\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-485118 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ForoughPoursabziSangdeh-208x300.jpg\" alt=\"Forough Poursabzi Sangdeh\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/people\/fopoursa\/\">Forough Poursabzi Sangdeh<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-555441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jenny_allen.jpeg\" alt=\"Jennifer Allen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennifer-allen-773b3264\/\">Jennifer Allen<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"] <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-822304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ling-Dong-240x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ling Dong\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ling-l-dong-25993b135\/\">Ling Dong<\/a> [\/column]\r\n\r\n[column class=\"m-col-6-24\"] [\/column]\r\n[\/row]"},{"id":4,"name":"Students","content":"<h2>2021 Students<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-822175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nikola-Baci-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Nikola Baci\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Nikola Baci<\/h3>\r\nNikola Baci is an international student from Albania. He is currently a senior at CUNY Queens College majoring in Computer Science and planning to enroll in a Data Science Master\u2019s Program. During his time in school, Nikola has had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program, become part of student government, serve as a research assistant and be awarded a full in-state scholarship. Nikola was part of the CUNY Tech Prep Data Science program and hopes that the participation in the DS3 program will enhance his understanding of statistical models and machine learning algorithms. Outside of college, Nikola loves nature and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822160 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ahuva-Bechhofer-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Ahuva Bechhofer\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Ahuva Bechhofer<\/h3>\r\nAhuva Bechhofer is a junior at Queens College where she is pursuing a BA in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science while on the pre-engineering track. Ahuva\u2019s fascination with Data Science began when searching for a way to apply her mathematical knowledge in a way that can better society. Through the DS3 program at Microsoft, her fascination with machine learning and AI only grew. She finds the cross-section of hardware, software, and algorithms, specifically in relation to AI, to be extremely fascinating. Ahuva believes the research field is extremely important as it provides diverse applications to improve lives. When Ahuva is not running her math club, she enjoys rock climbing, 3D modeling and printing, and cooking.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822169 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Karen-Britt-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Karen Britt\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Karen Britt<\/h3>\r\nKaren D. Britt is from the Bronx. She graduated in May 2021 from CUNY Lehman College with a BA in Sociology, minoring in data science. Karen is currently a first-year masters\u2019 student at New York University Steinhart in the Applied Statistics program and will graduate in May of 2023. Her career goals are to conduct meaningful research of health disparities in New York City that can assist policymakers in creating programs that will help improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers regardless of where they live. Karen enjoys how data science can be used to learn more about the world with a more logical lens. She thinks it\u2019s amazing how we can use data to make more informed decisions that lead to a more impactful outcome. For leisure she likes to travel and read.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822181 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vanessa-Johnson-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Vanessa Johnson\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Vanessa Johnson<\/h3>\r\nVanessa Johnson is a graduating senior from New York University who will continue her education at Carnegie Mellon University for her Masters in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. Vanessa is passionate about problem solving and thinks the DS3 program will be a great way to strengthen her model building and programming skills before graduate school. Vanessa is super excited to grow within this program. In her free time, she loves playing pick-up basketball, watching psychological thrillers, and anything that is fun to do with friends like solving an escape room.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822184 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Xin-Yi-Li-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Xin Yi Li\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Xin Yi Li<\/h3>\r\nXin Yi Li is a junior at CUNY Brooklyn College studying computer science. She is passionate about problem-solving and project building, which lead her to be interested in the field of data science. She aspires to develop technology that can assist different groups of people and solve problems in the modern world. She is a member of Cornell Tech's Break Through AI program and has participated as a Developer Student Club lead. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, like rock climbing.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-823552 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Yongqi-Yuki-Li-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Yongqi (Yuki) Li\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Yongqi (Yuki) Li<\/h3>\r\nYongqi (Yuki) Li is a junior at CUNY Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business majoring in accounting with an intensive minor in mathematics (data analytics and computer science focus). Yuki also serves as a student ambassador and technology leader at Baruch. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master\u2019s degree to further study data science. As a non-traditional, first-generation female college student of color, who actively supports the LGBTQIA+ community, she is always passionate about taking on challenges to foster personal and professional development. The DS3 program provides clear guidance and kind supports for her to grow and explore in the data science field. Besides data science, she loves travelling. She has been to eight different regions and countries which helps her to promote international-mindedness and improve her adaptability to diverse situations.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822154 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yasiris-Ortiz-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Yasiris Ortiz\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Yasiris Ortiz<\/h3>\r\nYasiris Ortiz is a senior at CUNY City College majoring in Computer Science. Her passion for learning new things and challenging herself encouraged her to apply to DS3 and learn from world-class computer science researchers. Being part of DS3 helped her to open new doors in her career, reach her potential and use computer science skills and knowledge to mentor others in the future. Yasiris is a professional table tennis player from the national team of the Dominican Republic. She is the founder of Spin&amp;Learn, which introduces table tennis to educational institutions. It focuses on helping students become successful independent learners to achieve high academic standards and succeed in any areas of interest in their lives.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822163 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-Ramirez-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Andrea Ramirez\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Andrea Ramirez<\/h3>\r\nAndrea Ramirez is a student at CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Data Analytics and a minor in mathematics. Her admiration for data science and machine learning began early on when she discovered how intricate and diverse the world of data is. Her curiosity for problem solving and love for math solidified her enthusiasm to pursue a career in data. She works as a teaching assistant in the computer information systems department at her school. Outside of college, she tutors children in her community various levels of math and programming. She was excited join DS3 and learn from top researchers in the country. Andrea also enjoys painting, hiking, gardening and is a history buff.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822157 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Adina-Scheinfeld-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Adina Scheinfeld\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Adina Scheinfeld<\/h3>\r\nAs a Computer Science major and a Math and Data Science minor in the Macaulay Honors Program at Brooklyn College, Adina does research and works on projects at the intersection of these fields. Adina is particularly interested in designing algorithms for use with large data sets\r\nespecially in the health care sector. Adina hopes to attend graduate school for computer science\r\nand use her computer programming skills and applied math and data analytics skills to do high\r\nlevel research that will ultimately help solve real world problems, such as COVID-19. In her free\r\ntime, Adina is an avid figure skater who dreams of landing a triple jump.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822178 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sambhav-Shrestha-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Sambhav Shrestha\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Sambhav Shrestha<\/h3>\r\nI am a senior at St. Josep's college double majoring in Math and Computer Science and will graduate in May 2022. I love math and solving problems and enjoy working on programming projects. I also love researching any new techs I find interesting and have done multiple projects in data science, AI, and cloud computing. Currently, I am undergoing research in Quantum Computing with my professor and classmates. I joined DS3 to gain research skills and understand in-depth data manipulation and analysis. I want to join graduate school after working in the industry for a few years and work towards becoming a principal researcher in the future. In addition, I am also a big fan of stoicism and I love traveling and going on adventures.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822166 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Anthony-Vallejo-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Anthony Vallejo\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Anthony Vallejo<\/h3>\r\nI am a current Junior at Adelphi University, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Environmental Studies. I enjoy exploring the application of Data Science in the sport of baseball and European soccer to maximize players' potentials and roles. I believe that computational and human advancements in IoT will bring great strides to the betterment of resources and energy that will ultimately guide us into saving our planet, and I aspire to be a part of that. In my spare time I enjoy working out, editing videos on Premiere Pro, and playing soccer.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-822172 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Matt-Veng-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 2021 - Matt Veng\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Matt Veng<\/h3>\r\nHi, my name is Matt. I'm a Computer Science student at Adelphi University with a minor in Mathematics. I had the opportunity to join Microsoft's DS3 program in 2021 and had an incredible time learning data science and working with amazing scientists here. Being in this program not only helped me gain useful practical skills when working with large sets of data, but it also prepared me for future opportunities thanks to the experience and coaching that my mentors shared with me. About my future plans, I'm going to finish my Bachelor's this Spring 2022, and then I will be doing a software engineering internship in the summer while preparing to start grad school in the Fall. One fun fact about me is I love to cook, and I hope to open a restaurant when I retire.\r\n\r\n[accordion]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"2020 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c7bde39f8-5eb5c7bde39f9Abakoyas-Iman-cropped.jpg-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Iman Abakoyas<\/h3>\r\nIman Abakoyas is a sophomore at CUNY Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. She has a great passion for problem solving and a love for math. She\u2019s a self-taught programmer with a drive to challenge herself and learn new skills. She works as a tutor at her College where she supports students in tackling different programming and math related problems. She also serves as a secretary for The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. She is a fellow at Management Leadership for Tomorrow. She loves classical music and enjoys playing the piano.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c842d3624-5eb5c842d3625Basnet-Rajiv-cropped.jpg-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"191\" \/><h3>Rajiv Basnet<\/h3>\r\nRajiv Basnet is a rising senior at St. Joseph\u2019s College in Brooklyn, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He rejoices the use of artistic math involved in computational problem-solving. He aspires to be a Software Engineer and eventually wants to pursue a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics. Having been worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Tarifica and as a Web Development Technician at Caldwell University, he also has enriched his skills associated with these fields. He hopes, through Microsoft\u2019s DS3 program, to further explore modern data acquisition and statistical modeling techniques so as to broaden his academic horizon as well as to bring his ambitions to fruition. Rajiv is also a great admirer of music and spends quite a lot of his time with his guitar.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c88d81a3c-5eb5c88d81a3dJahan-Hasanat-cropped.jpg-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"192\" \/><h3>Hasanat Jahan<\/h3>\r\nHasanat Jahan is a rising junior at CUNY Queens College who is currently pursuing a Computer Science major with Computational Linguistics minor. Her enthusiasm for the possibilities in the world of data science and machine learning had inspired her to apply to the DS3 program and ultimately pursue the field in her career. In her free time, she likes to read, draw scribbles, and watch video essays.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gabrielle-Martinez-DS3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Gabrielle Martinez<\/h3>\r\nGabrielle Martinez is a rising senior double majoring in Computer Science and Economics at Pace University. She has a fascination with the real-world applications of both fields especially in the case of public policy and economic research. Her interest in combining the two fields began with her first economics class freshman year where she felt empowered to be a force for change. For the past two summers, she has been investigating the effects of economic policy and natural disasters on public services under the guidance of her professor. She looks forward to learning how to build better models in DS3 and applying her knowledge to her policy research. In her free time, she's a writer, an amateur archer, and a history buff.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Krushang_Shah_picture-cropped-300x297.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"198\" \/><h3>Krushang Shah<\/h3>\r\nKrushang Shah will be graduating from the City College of New York in December 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. He is passionate about Data Science and Machine Learning. He has worked with startup teams, to design innovative products like Collision avoidance system and Motion sensing workout wear. He enjoys reading, cooking and watching Sci-fi movies in his spare time. He was excited to be a part of DS3, to gain a deeper understanding of Data Science and learn from Microsoft Researchers. His dream job would be at an intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics,to research and develop products that can have an impact in advancement of the society.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5eb5c997cde4f-5eb5c997cde50Shirzad-Basira-cropped.jpg-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"189\" \/><h3>Basira Shirzad<\/h3>\r\nBasira Shirzad is a student at Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Math and Business and Liberal Arts. Her career goal is to become a data scientist and to work in the business world, modeling and analyzing various data streams to solve complex problems. She enjoys working with data because it merges creative and unconventional thinking with technology to solve an array of challenges. Basira hopes to grow in the data science field by joining the DS3 program to enhance her skills in machine learning and data modeling. Outside of college, Basira enjoys playing Badminton, working on DIY projects, and baking.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tamar_Yastrab_linkedin-cropped-296x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"203\" \/><h3>Tamar Yastrab<\/h3>\r\nTamar Yastrab is a rising senior in Stern College for Women. A long-time lover of math, Tamar developed an affinity for computer science upon entering college. She has done research on how computers process different languages, especially with non-English alphabets, and she hopes to learn more about applications of data science and machine learning to this area in DS3. Tamar is very passionate about involving women in STEM (and computer science especially!) and is proud to have lead initiatives that empower women in the field. When she isn\u2019t programming at her computer, Tamar enjoys studying Talmud, going on hikes, and playing piano.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-657666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Xiaona_Zhou-cropped-300x294.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"196\" \/><h3>Xiaona Zhou<\/h3>\r\nXiaona Zhou is a rising senior majoring in Applied Mathematics at New York City College of Technology (CUNY). As an undergraduate, she worked on seven undergraduate research projects in pure and applied mathematics, and her passion for coding came through mathematics. She developed a Shiny App that implements a federal tax algorithm developed by Dr. Sam Ferguson, which helps self-employed people, who buy health insurance from a government exchange, calculate the appropriate premium tax credit they are entitled to. She is also a math tutor at her college and a budget analyst intern in the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. She wants to go to graduate school and study data science or computer science. She hopes to become a data scientist and use data for good, for a better society and a better future for all.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"2019 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-602670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brenda3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Brenda Fried<\/h3>\r\nBrenda Fried is a senior at Brooklyn College majoring in computer science. She loves to tackle challenging problems and is enamored by the power of the command line. She\u2019s been intrigued by the world of data science and machine learning ever since starting work at a computer vision startup in her sophomore year. She was excited to join DS3 to learn from an incredible group of dedicated researchers. When not coding, Brenda loves to swim, spray paint art and hike.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-602682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2814-e1565376757229-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"186\" \/><h3>Harpreet Gaur<\/h3>\r\nHarpreet Gaur is a rising senior majoring in\u00a0Computer Systems Technology\u00a0at\u00a0CUNY\u00a0City Tech, where she mentors and\u00a0tutors\u00a0students during the semester. Moreover, she works on software development based research projects and has been a CUNY Research Scholar and an Honors Scholar at City Tech in the past. Her passion for technology dates back to her gap year where she taught students\u00a0computer science and its\u00a0impact to under-served communities in India. After completing the DS3 program, she wants to work on existing societal predicaments that impact people on a large-scale using data science and machine learning. Harpreet is a dessert enthusiast and a film-maker on the side.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-602679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2601-e1565362788622-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"202\" \/><h3>Adnan Hoq<\/h3>\r\nAdnan Hoq graduated as the Valedictorian from St. Joseph\u2019s College with a double major in Mathematics &amp; Computer Science. He has garnered experience in object-oriented programming and full-stack development under the tutelage of his mentor Dr. Callahan at NYU. Adnan created an automated tool for producing charts using R during his time as a software and data consultant at NYCDOHMH. Moreover, Adnan traveled to China to satiate his curiosity in Deep Learning when he was selected for Tsinghua University\u2019s summer research program. Adnan possesses a unique proclivity for data science and machine learning research. He is currently trying his best to find an acceptable balance between industry and research in his career.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-601239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Emeka-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Emeka Mbazor<\/h3>\r\nEmeka Samuel Mbazor is a rising senior at Lehman College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Data Science. Formerly a pre-medical student, he became interested in data and the stories contained within them after taking and enjoying a Biostatistics course. He hopes to further explore his interests and make a transition towards machine learning research in the coming year. Outside his academic and professional life, he also enjoys all things Star Wars.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-602673 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2695-color-e1565362337800-300x279.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"188\" \/><h3>Naomi Moreira<\/h3>\r\nNaomi graduated from St. Joseph\u2019s College in Brooklyn in May 2019 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. She discovered her passion for mathematics and computer science during her sophomore year. After that she worked to be accepted at a research program in which I modeled the dynamics of recidivism in the state of Arizona. She enjoys listening to the Beatles and Norm Macdonald jokes.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-601245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cindy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Cindy Muso<\/h3>\r\nCindy Muso is a rising junior at St. John\u2019s University where she is pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. Her curiosity and love for computer science began in high school after taking a programming class. Through the DS3 program at Microsoft, Cindy has developed an interest in machine learning and looks forward to working in this particular field in the near future. One of her many goals is to pursue a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and believes that research, no matter the scope or topic, can play a huge role in advancing society. This is why Cindy wishes to devote her time in conducting research after her undergrad. In addition to this, she likes to spend her time playing tennis, traveling, and having quality time with friends and family.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-602778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/4D7A2648-e1565377002408-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"201\" \/><h3>Etta Rapp<\/h3>\r\nEtta Rapp is a junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University), double majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science.\u00a0 She is passionate about both of these fields and the overlap between them, and was fascinated to learn about the many applications of math in computer science while at DS3. Outside of college, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.\u00a0 Etta is looking forward to attending the 2019 ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-601251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Roymil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Roymil Terrero<\/h3>\r\nRoymil Terrero recently graduated from St. Joseph's College, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is passionate about machine learning, data analysis, and algorithms.\u00a0Roymil joined Microsoft DS3 to enrich his knowledge of Machine Learning and Data analysis. He believes that today's computational power should be used responsibly to extend human ability to learn and understand what could be impossible otherwise. He is intellectually curious about how things work and hopes to someday understand and modify the Linux kernel.\u00a0In his spare time, he likes to cook, do 3D modeling, and play badminton with friends.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[panel header=\"2018 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/taxi_0006-FTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Renzhentaxi Baerde<\/h3>\r\nRenzhentaxi Baerde graduated from Adelphi University in May 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He dreams to be able to read a research paper and actually understand it. He also likes to downvote reddit posts and is facinated by procedural generation. Currently, he is sending out thousands of application, hoping to get a job before his family disowns him. He discovered his love for programming when he realized he could beat games by using a Cheat Engine. 1 out of 10 people find Taxi funny. 9 out of 10 people dont talk to Taxi.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/peter_0015-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Peter Farquharson<\/h3>\r\nPeter Farquharson is a rising senior at Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. He is passionate about working with Data Structures and Algorithms while incorporating tools from Data Science. He was thrilled to be a part of DS3 to gain an understanding of Data Science and working in a research setting with diverse individuals. He is an avid gamer and enjoys playing cricket and soccer in his spare time.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/akbar_0027-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Akbar Mirza<\/h3>\r\nAkbar Mirza recently graduated from the City College of New York, double majoring in Computer Science and User Experience Design. He is excited about product design, UX, and software engineering. Akbar is an interdisciplinary thinker and loves to push his limits. In the past year, he\u2019s taught a course on iOS Development, used data science to explore the MTA subway system, and launched an app with Quadrant 2 called MigraCam. Designed to help immigrants reached loved ones in emergency situations, Migracam is one of his best examples of using the power of civic tech to help others. Akbar is interested in expanding his knowledge in civic tech, user research, and software engineering and is open to new opportunities to grow and learn.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/brian_0009-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Brian Morte Hernandez<\/h3>\r\nBrian Hernandez graduated from Hunter College in June of 2018 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science. He has been absolutely enamored with Data Science and Machine Learning ever since he watched a neural network program overcome one of the hardest levels in his favorite video game. After completing a few courses and programs focused on data, he found his ultimate data-driven learning experience in DS3. Outside of technology, he loves dancing, singing, and doing handstands.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/phoebe_0029-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Phoebe Nguyen<\/h3>\r\nPhuong (Phoebe) Nguyen is a rising Senior at CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Computer Information System, specializing in Data Analytics. She found her passion for technology and education during her gap year when she filmed her first documentary about parenting methods in South East Asian countries. Her ambition is to work at the forefront of the technology with the ability to find innovative solutions to the world's problem, serving as an advocate for underprivileged children and young women to get involved in Tech.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasha_0010-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Sasha Paulovich<\/h3>\r\nSasha Paulovich will be graduating from Fordham University in December 2018 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science. Originally a dancer, her interest in computer science stems from her desire to apply her creative tendencies to analytical challenges. For her, DS3 presented an opportunity to share the patterns and stories hidden in mountains of data. In addition to DS3, Sasha also participated in the Interactive Telecommunications Program Camp at NYU this past June, where she was able to explore the world of interactive\/immersive technology. Inspired by her experiences this summer, Sasha hopes to pursue the intersection of interactive technology and data science, and discover ways in which she can communicate data-driven narratives.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amanda_0023-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Amanda Rodriguez<\/h3>\r\nAmanda Rodriguez is a senior at Lehman College, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. She plans to apply for PhD programs in Theoretical Computer Science during Fall 2018. In addition to her research interests, she loves to play tennis, hike, and travel. She spent her previous summer doing research in Colombia and traveling throughout Europe. After her time with DS3, she will participate in a service trip to Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to help those affected by Hurricane Maria through the CUNY Service Corps \u2013 Puerto Rico initiative.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-498419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ayliana_0004-FLTC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Ayliana Teitelbaum<\/h3>\r\nAyliana Teitelbaum is a rising Junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) studying Computer Science and Biology. She was introduced to computer science in high school, and knew she wanted to go into coding. However, she is also intrigued by biology, and hopes to combine both disciplines. Last summer, she worked in a program teaching elementary school students how to code while getting them excited about technology and software engineering. She enjoys using data to answer practical questions that come up in her and others' daily lives, and hopes to continue to use technology to improve the lives of those around her.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n[panel header=\"2017 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-482067\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/anandini-e1524761051578.jpg\" alt=\"Anandini Chawla\" width=\"150\" height=\"226\" \/><h3>Anandini Chawla<\/h3>\r\nAnandini Chawla is a rising sophomore at NYU studying Computer Science and Mathematics. After high school, she worked at a nonprofit in rural India which got her interested in civic tech, a field she hopes to explore and dig deeper into.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-482073\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/david-e1524760907481.jpg\" alt=\"David Futran\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>David Futran<\/h3>\r\nDavid Futran is a 5th year student in Macaulay Honors at Queens College, majoring in computer science with a minor in mathematics. Among his large range of interests, he loves to read, cook, and hike. He just spent a semester in Japan, which also deepened his interest in learning Japanese. He wanted to be part of the DS3 program in order to delve into Data Science, a field of study that has always intrigued him and he is considering pursuing in graduate school next year. He was also excited to be in a program run by Microsoft\u2019s Data Science researchers and learn from them.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-482091\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ro-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rosemarie (Lo) Liriano\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Rosemarie (Ro) Liriano<\/h3>\r\nRosemarie (Ro) Liriano is a rising Junior at CUNY Lehman College majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Sociology. Her interests range between social justice, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and public policy. She would like to work at the intersection of technology and social science in the future and for this reason she was excited to be accepted into the Microsoft DS3 program where she hopes to learn how to combine her love for technology and sociology in a way that could help impact change in the world.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-482085\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/keri-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keri Mallari\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Keri Mallari<\/h3>\r\nKeri Mallari is am a rising junior at Lehman College majoring in Math and Computer Science. She applied to this program because she took a data-based class called the Future of New York City, and it was the best Computer Science class she's taken in college. She wants to explore more data sets and learn more about data science.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-482076\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/francois-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Francois Mertil\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Francois Mertil<\/h3>\r\nFrancois Mertil is a senior at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, is majoring in Applied Math focusing in Information Science.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-482079\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ilana-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ilana Radinsky\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Ilana Radinsky<\/h3>\r\nIlana Radinsky is a rising Junior at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) studying Computer Science and Math. She applied to the Microsoft Research Data Science Summer School because she believes in the power of data science \u2013 as an emerging field that bridges the gap between so many disciplines and industries, data science is a discipline with a huge potential for positive impact on mankind.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-482088\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rivka-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rivka Schuster\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Rivka Schuster<\/h3>\r\nRivka Schuster is a student at Touro College and a rising senior majoring in Computer Programming. She was thrilled to join the DS3 class because she enjoys learning and is intrigued by data. She's looking forward to collaborating on a project with other students and Microsoft researchers.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-482097\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thoa-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Thoa Ta\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><h3>Thoa Ta<\/h3>\r\nThoa Ta is a rising senior at St. John\u2019s University, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Social Justice as part of being an Ozanam Scholar at St. John\u2019s. Her passion is to leverage technology for social good and environmental sustainability. After a long time struggling to find her place in Computer Science, she finally feels at home in DS3, where she learns powerful tools to make an impact through insight discovery. On a personal level, she comes from Vietnam and sees spiritual enlightenment as her lifelong pursuit.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n[panel header=\"2016 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482616\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fatima-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fatima Chebchoub\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Fatima Chebchoub<\/h3>\r\nFatima Chebchoub is a rising senior at New York City College of Technology. She is a Computer Systems Technology major and interested in software engineering. Fatima was born and raise in Morocco, and she moved to the USA about five years ago. In her first semester, Fatima has gone from a student struggling with a new foreign language. to get the first place for writing the best essay in New York from the Literary Arts Festival New York City College of Technology. Fatima speaks four other foreign languages, She enjoys writing and she has a dream that one day she will write a book. At the moment, she holds a part-time job as a software developer at her school.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482634\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaciny-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kaciny Calixte\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Kaciny Calixte<\/h3>\r\nKaciny Calixte graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in May of 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science. She discovered her love for coding mid-Sophomore year and never looked back. Her current interests include web development, data science and machine learning. Her long-term goal is to further her educational journey by attending graduate school. During the Fall 2016 semester, she is set to complete an internship focused on bioinformatics, plant genomics, and machine learning at a Department of Energy national laboratory.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482625\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jacqueline-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jacqueline Curran\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Jacqueline Curran<\/h3>\r\nJacqueline Curran graduated in May 2016 from Manhattan College with a degree in Economics and Business Analytics. During her time at Manhattan, she was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Iota Delta, and Manhattan College's Federal Reserve Challenge Team. She was the recipient of the Richard J. Carey Medal for Economics, which is awarded annually to the top student in the department. Following the DS3 program, she will begin her career at KPMG in their Global Mobility Services Division.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482640\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/louise-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Louise Lai\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Louise Lai<\/h3>\r\nLouise Lai is a rising Junior at NYU Stern School of Business, double majoring in Business &amp; Political Economy and Computer Science. She has many interests \u2013 startups, data science and politics, but is primarily fascinated with artificial intelligence. She hopes that technology will change the world to be a happier and more equal place, and aspires to work to make that happen in the future. She is an avid corgi fan, although she owns no pets because she lives in between Malaysia and Australia.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482592\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/abraham-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Abraham Neuwirth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Abraham Neuwirth<\/h3>\r\nAbraham Neuwirth is an undergraduate student at Touro College where he is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. He is passionate about fields where these two disciplines intersect such as data science and machine learning. His favorite R package is dplyr and his operator of choice is the pipe. When he isn\u2019t sitting in front of a computer screen, he daydreams about working out.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482631\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jai-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jai Punjwani\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Jai Punjwani<\/h3>\r\nJai Punjwani is a rising junior at Adelphi University studying computer science. He loves programming in Java (his \"native\" tongue) and has even developed an Android app that allows students to find each other and study at his university. In the future, he wishes to join the field of cryptography so that he can strengthen security in a world with more data than ever. Aside from coding, Jai loves reading the Game of Thrones series and also enjoys dancing on his school's Bhangra team.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482613\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/erica-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Erica Ram\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Erica Ram<\/h3>\r\nErica Ram recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a Mathematics minor from Adelphi University. She has been writing code since high school, and finds working with data using code very interesting because of the variety of possibilities and applications. She plans to attend graduate school for Computer Science in Fall of 2017.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482643\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/marieme-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Marieme Toure\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Marieme Toure<\/h3>\r\nMarieme Toure is a rising senior at CUNY New York City College of Technology, starting to look for roles in the financial industry. After obtaining her high school diploma in Senegal, Marieme came back to the US for college education. She is majoring in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Information Science and minoring in Computer Science. As an undergrad, the invisible forces that shape our world fascinate her. Why does one company succeed and another fail? Is it possible to predict which idea will be the next big thing? Marieme enjoyed predicting yellow caps drivers\u2019 efficiency this summer at Microsoft Research. She is planning to go to graduate school and get a Master degree in Quantitative Finance and work in the most prestigious firms. As a big sport fan, Marieme is supporting the American team for the Olympics games.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n[panel header=\"2015 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482610\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/eiman-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Eiman Ahmed\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><h3>Eiman Ahmed<\/h3>\r\nEiman Ahmed is a rising Sophomore at Pace University where she is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathetmatics and in Statistics. She first fell in love with coding when she took her first Java course in high school and now works as an app developer at her university's technology consultancy. In her free time, she enjoys watching T.V. shows like Criminal Minds and going on long walks with her friends.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482622\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/glenda-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Glenda Ascencio\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" \/><h3>Glenda Ascencio<\/h3>\r\nGlenda Ascencio, an undergraduate student with an entrepreneur, mathematical, and software development skill living in New York City. She's majoring in mathematics and minoring in computer science at St. Joseph's College. She loves challenging her mind by finding solutions to different programming problems. In her spare time, one of the things she loves to do is to program with Java, Python, HTML, CSS, and R. One of her fervent desires is to pursue a career in data analytics so she can inform and educate citizenry of the USA\/Honduras because she wants to stop violence, poverty, and ignorance.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482652\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shannon-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Shannon Evans\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" \/><h3>Shannon Evans<\/h3>\r\nShannon Evans was born in St. Lucia and is currently an international student at New York City College of Technology. An Applied Mathematics major with a concentration in finance, his ultimate goal is to become a financial analyst. He lives for the opportunity to become a world changer; to design financial systems that improves our lives. He also loves sports, particularly soccer, table tennis, and cricket.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482661\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thomas-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Patino\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><h3>Thomas Patino<\/h3>\r\nThomas Patino is a senior at Skidmore College majoring in Business Management. Thomas has worked in various projects involving neighborhood improvement and urban planning. With his experience at Microsoft, Thomas hopes to bridge the gap between the technology industry and Latinos. Thomas anticipates going to graduate school in the computer science field to utilize data and find creative solutions to community development.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482646\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/nikki-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Nikki Hanson\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Nikki Hanson<\/h3>\r\nNikki Hanson, known to friends as Riley, is a rising senior at Queens College interested in software engineering, gaming, Japanese and increasing diversity in tech. A bit of a latecomer to the game, they were writing code before they knew what it was, and that path inevitably led them to return to school for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Math. Their favorite subject by far is Computational Theory, and they hope to get into Cryptography next.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482598\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ana-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Anastassiya Neznanova\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" \/><h3>Anastassiya Neznanova<\/h3>\r\nAnastassiya Neznanova is a current honor transfer student at Queens College. She recently completed her undergraduate research in mathematics and published her paper in the International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Anastassiya aims to pursue her BS in Computer Science and sees her career in entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482649\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/riva-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Tropp\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" \/><h3>Riva Tropp<\/h3>\r\nRiva Tropp is from Teaneck, New Jersey. A Computer Science minor at Yeshiva University, she enjoys the opportunities for exploration Data Science provides. Co-president of her university's computer science club, Riva occupies herself tutoring, scripting, and planning club activities. Her favorite subway station is at 14th street and Eighth avenue.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482658\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/steven-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Vasquez\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" \/><h3>Steven Vasquez<\/h3>\r\nSteven Vasquez was born and raised in the Bronx where he currently resides. He attends Manhattan College, and is studying Computer Science and minoring in mathematics. Steven is a brother of the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon and love sports as much he loves solving problems. He is excited to learn and grow this summer.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n[panel header=\"2014 Students\"]\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482628\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jahaziel_guzman-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Jahaziel Guzman\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><h3>Jahaziel Guzman<\/h3>\r\nJahaziel Guzman (Brooklyn College) was born in San Salvador, El Salvador and has been living in Brooklyn since 1996. He has had an interest in music and visual art since he was a child. In his freshman year of college, he developed an interest for math and programming, and also had the opportunity to work in a biology lab at Brooklyn College doing bioinformatics work.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482607\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/donald_hanson-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Hanson\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><h3>Donald Hanson II<\/h3>\r\nDonald Hanson II is from Laurelton, New York. He is a computer science major with a minor in music at Adelphi University. Right now, he is an IT student worker at his school and is currently in the process of creating his own website using HTML and CSS. People usually say that he is a guy who likes to stay positive and motivated, and he thinks that describes him very well; he always try to make the best of every situation.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482595\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/afzal_hossain-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Afzal Hossain\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Afzal Hossain<\/h3>\r\nAfzal Hossain is a junior in New York City College of Technology. He has an associate degree in Computer science and now he is studying Applied Mathematics in Finance. His goal is to study data science in graduate school.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482637\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/khanna_pugach-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Khanna Pugach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Khanna Pugach<\/h3>\r\nKhanna Pugach is a junior at Baruch College majoring in computer information systems with a math minor. Besides, she is an international student from Russia and this is her third year in the US. She likes Nora Ephron's books and tennis.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482619\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/franky_rodriguez-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Franky Rodriguez\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Franky Rodriguez<\/h3>\r\nFranky Rodriguez was born in Mexico, grew up in Miami, and now is doing a double major in mathematics and computer information technology at St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn. He loves challenging his mind and finding solutions and applications to many different problems. He has worked on various applications including writing a Java program that recognizes melodies by converting musical notes into relative seminotes and durations. In his spare time he indulges in playing and composing music.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482604\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/derek_sanz-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Derek Sanz\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><h3>Derek Sanz<\/h3>\r\nDerek Sanz was born in 1993 to Dominican parents in Brooklyn, New York. It was 2011 when he entered Brooklyn College, took the introductory computer science course, and entered a non-stop frenzy of hard work and love for learning. 2013 was a year of fun: 9 computer science courses, a one-month study abroad trip to China, one internship and one fellowship.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482601\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/briana_vecchione-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Briana Vecchione\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><h3>Briana Vecchione<\/h3>\r\nBriana Vecchione is a rising CS Junior at Pace University. Though relatively new to the field, Briana is a member of both the Pforzheimer Honors College and the Seidenberg Creative Lab on campus. Her background consists mostly of web design, game design, and app development. In addition to DS3, Briana is also in the process of developing educational applications for international implementation in Senegal. She anticipates getting her PhD and working to utilize technology in developing regions.\r\n\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100%\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-482655\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/siobhan_wilmot-dunbar-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><h3>Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar<\/h3>\r\nSiobhan Wilmot-Dunbar is a Junior at Pace University studying computer science and minoring in digital design. She is also a part of Seidenberg Creative Labs, a web development and research group at Pace, and has done coding in Java, HTML, and CSS. Besides that, Siobhan plays piano, acoustic guitar, and steel drums, and has high hopes of one day combining her ability in computing with her love for music and visual arts.\r\n\r\n[\/panel]\r\n\r\n[\/accordion]\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"602787,602784,482949,482946,482943,482940\"]"},{"id":5,"name":"Projects","content":"<h2>Projects<\/h2>\r\n<h3>2021<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-824719 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2021-project-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"data science summer school (DS3) project - conceptual graphic of police line tape\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>Replicating \u201cSmall share of US police draw third of complaints in big cities\u201d<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Nikola Baci, Ahuva Bechhofer, Karen Britt, Vanessa Johnson, Xin Yi Li, Yongqi (Yuki) Li, Yasiris Ortiz, Andrea Ramirez, Adina Scheinfeld, Sambhav Shrestha, Anthony Vallejo, Matt Veng\r\n\r\nThis project looked at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/141182fc-7727-4af8-a555-5418fa46d09e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent analysis<\/a> of complaints against police officers by The Financial Times. The original piece examined complaints filed in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia and found a common thread: a comparatively small set (10%) of officers drew over a third of each city's total complaints. The students worked in groups of two and reproduced the analysis from the article, starting from original public data sets from each city. They were able to exactly replicate the reported findings, after which they extended the work to investigate new questions of their own design. This ranged from looking at how complaints varied by officers' gender and race, to demographics of the person who filed to the complaint, to likelihood that the complaints were sustained based on officer and complainant demographics.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/coursework\/tree\/master\/week4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the code and data on Github &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2020<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-824722 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3_2020-project-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"data science summer school (DS3) project - visualization of a stock market graph\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>Replicating 'Predicting the Present' with search data<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Iman Abakoyas, Rajiv Basnet, Hasanat Jahan, Gabrielle Martinez, Krushang Shah, Basira Shirzad, Tamar Yastrab, Xiaona Zhou\r\n\r\nThis year's project involved replicating and extending a widely read paper (<a href=\"http:\/\/people.ischool.berkeley.edu\/~hal\/Papers\/2011\/ptp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choi and Varian, 2011<\/a>) on using search data to predict current and future economic outcomes. Students worked in groups of two and wrote their own original code with two goals in mind: first to reproduce the results published in the paper, and second to extend those results in a direction of their choosing. The students were able to exactly replicate the paper's results when using data provided by the authors, but saw some small discrepancies when using versions of the source data currently available online. We suspect these differences are due to changes in the underlying datasets and to unspecified preprocessing done by the authors. The students extended the paper in several ways: examining alternative models, forecasting on longer time horizons, and evaluating the value of search data on a longer timescale. In investigating the latter, the students found that the utility of search data has decreased since the time of the original publication, and that in recent years a simple baseline model that omits search data is, on average, more accurate than one that does.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the data and code on Github &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n(<em>Note: our 2020 program was modified due to COVID-19, shortened from 8 weeks to 4 weeks and run virtually<\/em>.)\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2019<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826819 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Cover-Image-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"timeline\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/>Replicating 'An Empirical Analysis of Radical Differences in Police Use of Force'<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Brenda Fried, Naomi Moreira, Harpreet Gaur, Cindy Muso, Adnan Hoq, Etta Rapp, Emeka Mbazor, Roymill Terrero\r\n\r\nThis project replicates and extends a recent paper on racial bias in police use of force. We selected this paper because it is both widely read and also an ideal candidate for a data analysis replication. It uses relatively simple methodology that seems straightforward to implement and check, relies on two publicly available datasets, and contains more than 100 pages between the main text and extensive appendices. Despite this nearly ideal setting, completing the data analysis replication turned out to be much more complicated than expected and took several weeks itself, mainly for reasons that centered around how the original data were cleaned and featurized. These challenges came despite the extensive documentation in the paper and its appendix, but they also helped uncover insights that might not have been obvious from simply reading the paper. We extended the paper's results through the addition of map and census information as well as predictive checks of the underlying models used in the paper. In this talk we discuss the various challenges we faced in replicating the results and the insights that the replication revealed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2019-replicating-an-empirical-analysis-of-racial-differences-in-police-use-of-force\/\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D&amp;amp;resid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D%211728&amp;amp;authkey=ALFJhUjfAS3wP1w&amp;amp;em=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/stop-question-frisk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2018<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826831 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2018_Cover-Image-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - 2018_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" \/>Exploring the Reliability of the NYC Subway System<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Akbar Mirza, Brian Hernandez, Amanda Rodriguez, Renzhentaxi Baerde, Phoebe Nguyen, Peter Farquharson, Ayliana Teitelbaum, Sasha Paulovich\r\n\r\nThe New York City subway is the largest rapid transit system in the world, serving approximately 5.5 million riders each day. Recently there has been a growing concern over the state of the subway system due to aging equipment as reflected in system-wide metrics such as \u201con-time percentage\u201d, or how often trains run according to schedule. While these metrics provide some insight into the performance of the subway system, they fail to capture how riders experience the system. In this project we use recently released countdown clock data that logs where each train is reported to be at each minute of the day to gain a better understanding of how riders experience the subway system. We examine rider wait times and trip times, considering not just average but also worst-case performance of the system. We also compare the subway to above ground travel, investigate how changes to the system affect rider options, and look at how commutes vary across demographic groups. We find that the subway is typically quite reliable, but that averages can be misleading: variance in subway performance can account for up to a 50% difference between average and worst-case travel times. We also find a correlation between income and commute times and that small changes to the system (e.g., adding or removing stops or lines) can have large effects on riders\u2019 options.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2018-exploring-the-reliability-of-the-nyc-subway-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D&amp;resid=2C6C4F7F30A5091D%211725&amp;authkey=ABz-s8kojTWXReM&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nyctransit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2017<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826834 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017_Cover-Image-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - 2017_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" \/>Student Trajectories and School Choice in the NYC Public School System<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Keri Mallari, David Futran, Francois Mertil, Ilana Radinsky, Anandini Chawla, Rivka Schuster, Ro Liriano, Thoa Ta\r\n\r\nNew York City serves over one million public school students each year, yet relatively little is understood in terms of how students' progress through the school system. In this talk we use individual-level student data over a ten-year time period to explore how early test performance correlates with later success, to describe and predict which students leave the public school system, and to examine effects of the recently implemented high school choice system.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2017-student-trajectories-school-choice-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&amp;resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21110&amp;authkey=ALOocuVCp2mWgtw&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2017-Paper_PublicSchool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nycschools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2016<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Airbnb: Predicting Loyalty<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Louise Lai, Kaciny Calixte, Jacqueline Curran, and Erica Ram\r\n\r\nThe advent of the sharing economy has redefined the way firms do business. Airbnb has led this revolution. With a valuation of $25 billion, it has become the world\u2019s third most valued startup and has more rooms than the world\u2019s largest hotel chain. Historically, customer loyalty was based on experience with a particular firm, but now it is based on experiences with many individuals. We chose to use the Inside Airbnb dataset to further investigate the evolving idea of loyalty. Airbnb has both hosts and guests as customers. Host loyalty is defined as a host renting consistently, and guest loyalty as guests returning frequently. We used decision trees to look at both the loyalty of the hosts and the guests. No matter the industry, market experts stand by measures of recency frequency to predict loyalty. However, our model is able to improve upon this idea with added features, such as review text and amenities. The end result is a model that successfully predicts the return rate of hosts and guests to Airbnb with a high level of accuracy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2016-airbrb-predicting-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2019-Paper_Airbnb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2016-Paper_Airbnb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/airbnb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826843 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Taxi_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - Taxi_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Fare Share: Flow and Efficiency in NYC's Taxi System<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Jai Punjwani, Abraham Neuwirth, Marieme Toure, and Fatima Chebchoub\r\n\r\nNew York City is home to millions of people who rely on its robust transportation system. The taxi system plays a critical role in helping people navigate the city. With access to information about every single trip that occurred in a yellow taxi in 2013, we were able to reveal patterns in how people move throughout the city. We also analyzed driver efficiency, showing that there is a substantial skill involved in driving a taxi, with some drivers consistently earning up to 30% more than average. Finally, we used the highly granular nature of this data to identify the locations of redundant trips and showed that a simple carpooling strategy could reduce the amount of money spent on taxis and the number of taxi trips taken by upwards of 7%. See an <a href=\"https:\/\/nyctaxi.shinyapps.io\/destination_probability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interactive map<\/a> of travel patterns across neighborhoods.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2016-fare-share-flow-and-efficiency-in-nycs-taxi-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&amp;resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21109&amp;authkey=ACuLyyLTORiA5mM&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015-Paper_Taxis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/nyctaxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2015<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826846 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2015_Cover-Image-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - 2015_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" \/>The Cost of Public School<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Thomas Patino, Anastassiya Neznanova, Nikki Hanson, and Glenda Ascencio\r\n\r\nNew York City is home to the largest public school system in the country, which contains some of the best and worst schools in the state. Given this diversity, which often occurs over small geographic regions, there is extremely high demand for homes in the best public schools in the city. We investigate and quantify this demand by analyzing over 10,000 home sales in different school zones across the city and reveal the implicit cost of purchasing a home zoned for each elementary school in the city. See an <a href=\"https:\/\/nycschoolcost.shinyapps.io\/premium_map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interactive map<\/a> of school zone prices.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2015-the-cost-of-public-school\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D255422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&amp;resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21106&amp;authkey=ALWfwFMv30-nksg&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/public-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h4>The Ins and Outs of the New York City Subway System<\/h4>\r\n<strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826840 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-Subway_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - Subway_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Students<\/strong>: Eiman Ahmed, Shannon Evans, Riva Tropp, and Steven Vazquez\r\n\r\nEvery day, the population of New York regions shrinks and swells as people travel into and around the city. With six million daily trips, the subway system is one of the main conduits for these travelers, but relatively little is known about the flow of subway passengers throughout the day. Using MTA\u2019s public datasets, our team mapped the paths commuters take, and consequentially, the substantial changes to the population in the city\u2019s many regions.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2015-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-new-york-city-subway-system\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D255417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&amp;resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21111&amp;authkey=AOMmS_nK88zt0_g&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/msr-ds3\/subway-flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the source code on GitHub &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>2014<\/h3>\r\n<h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826855 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014_Cover-Image-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - 2014_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Self-Balancing Bikes<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Students<\/strong>: Briana Vecchione, Franky Rodriguez, Donald Hanson II, Jahaziel Guzman\r\n\r\nBike sharing is an internationally implemented system for reducing public transit congestion, minimizing carbon emissions, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Since New York City's launch of the CitiBike program in May 2013, however, various issues have arisen due to overcrowding and general flow. In response to these issues, CitiBike employees redistribute bicycles by vehicle throughout the New York City area. During the past year, over 500,000 bikes have been redistributed in this fashion. This solution is financially taxing, environmentally and economically inefficient, and often suffers from timing issues. What if CitiBike instead used its clientele to redistribute bicycles? In this talk, we describe the data analysis that we conducted in hopes of creating an incentive and rerouting scheme for riders to self-balance the system. We anticipate that we can decrease vehicle transportations by offering financial incentives to take bikes from relatively full stations and return bikes to relatively empty stations (with rerouting advice provided via an app).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2014-self-balancing-citibikes\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D226601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?cid=E5457C04200EAC47&amp;resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21107&amp;authkey=AGv_Zp5SLkWTcsg&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2014-Paper_CitiBike.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h4>An Empirical Analysis of Stop-and-Frisk in New York City<\/h4>\r\n<strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-826852 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-SF_Cover-Image-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"DS3 - S&amp;F_Cover Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" \/>Students<\/strong>: Md.Afzal Hossain, Khanna Pugach, Derek Sanz, Siobhan Wilmot-Dunbar\r\n\r\nBetween 2006 and 2012, the New York City Police Department made roughly four million stops as part of the city's controversial stop-and-frisk program. We empirically study two aspects of the program by analyzing a large public dataset released by the police department that records all documented stops in the city. First, by comparing to block-level census data, we estimate stop rates for various demographic subgroups of the population. We find that the average annual number of stops of young, black men exceeds the number of such individuals in the general population. This disparity is even more pronounced when we account for geography, with the number of stops of young black men in certain neighborhoods several times greater than those in the local population. Second, we statistically analyze the reasons recorded in our data that officers state for making each stop (e.g., \"furtive movements\" or \"sights and sounds of criminal activity\"). By comparing which stated reasons best predict whether a suspect is ultimately arrested, we develop simple heuristics to aid officers in making better stop decisions.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/video\/data-science-summer-school-2014-an-empirical-analysis-of-stop-and-frisk-in-new-york-city\/?from=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.microsoft.com%2Fapps%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D226596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the talk &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?resid=E5457C04200EAC47%21105&amp;authkey=%21AHrl5B47KGGvPkA&amp;em=2&amp;wdAr=1.7777777777777776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the slides &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DS3-2013-Paper_SF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the paper &gt;<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>"},{"id":6,"name":"FAQ","content":"<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n<h3>What types of students are you looking for?<\/h3>\r\nOne of the aims of DS3 is to help increase diversity, broadly defined, in computer science graduate programs. We are looking for college students in the New York City area who can help us meet this goal.\r\n<h3>Are there specific requirements for participating in the program?<\/h3>\r\nApplicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in the New York City area. Other than that there are no specific course prerequisites, but a familiarity with computer programming and\/or statistics is helpful.\r\n<h3>Is housing provided?<\/h3>\r\nNo. The program is intended for students who already reside in the New York City area. However, a stipend is provided. The stipend for the 4 week-long program being run during the pandemic is $3,000.\r\n<h3>Where is the program held?<\/h3>\r\nThe DS3 program will be held virtually in light of COVID-19.\r\n<h3>Can I receive college credit for participating?<\/h3>\r\nWe do not offer college credit, but you may be able to receive credit through your home institution.\r\n<h3>Do I need to have my own computer?<\/h3>\r\nNo. We will provide a laptop computer for you to use during the program, and you will be able to keep it at the end of the summer.\r\n<h3>I will be graduating this coming spring. Am I still eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\r\nYes. Graduating seniors are welcome to apply.\r\n<h3>I am a graduate student. Am I eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\r\nNo. The program is for undergraduate students.\r\n<h3>I am not a U.S. citizen. Am I still eligible to participate in the program?<\/h3>\r\nYes. The program is not restricted to U.S. citizens. However, you are responsible for obtaining appropriate approvals from your college regarding any immigration requirements. As mentioned above, you should be currently enrolled in an undergradate program in the New York City area.\r\n<h3>Who can I contact for further information?<\/h3>\r\nYou can reach us by email at <a href=\"mailto:ds3@microsoft.com\">ds3@microsoft.com<\/a>."},{"id":7,"name":"Apply","content":"<div>[msr-button text=\"Apply\" url=\"https:\/\/webportalapp.com\/sp\/home\/ds3_2022_application_portal\" new-window=\"true\" ]<\/div>\r\n<em>As a reminder, applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in the New York City area.<\/em>"}],"msr_impact_theme":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/480255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/msr-academic-program"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/480255\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1135294,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-academic-program\/480255\/revisions\/1135294"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/818986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=480255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"msr-opportunity-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-opportunity-type?post=480255"},{"taxonomy":"msr-region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-region?post=480255"},{"taxonomy":"msr-locale","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-locale?post=480255"},{"taxonomy":"msr-program-audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-program-audience?post=480255"},{"taxonomy":"msr-post-option","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-post-option?post=480255"},{"taxonomy":"msr-impact-theme","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/msr-impact-theme?post=480255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}