Share Your Expertise,Shape the Future

I am a final-year Land and Water Management student at The Hashemite University. I am deeply passionate about environmental sustainability and intend to pursue a Master's degree in Climate Change. Joining this academy has been both an enriching and enjoyable experience, allowing me to strengthen my analytical and technical skills while enhancing my abilities in teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. I enjoy reading, drawing, and volunteering, and I firmly believe that combining knowledge with community engagement can create meaningful and positive impact.

Hi my name is Ajay. I am a Computer Science and Business Analytics Major. I am a senior and will be graduating this semester.

I am a fourth-year student at Hashemite University, majoring in Agricultural Engineering within the Department of Land and Water Management. I believe that participating in The DataJam as a mentor will be a valuable opportunity that will broaden my experience in data collection and analysis, while also providing meaningful social and research engagement.

Hi! My name is Amasha Wickramasinghe, and I am a junior majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry and applied statistics at Pitt. I hope to pursue a career in public health, specifically biostatistics, so understanding how to use data to work through health-related crises/issues is especially important to me. Beyond school, I love to listen to music (my favorite genres are R&B and rock), draw, and spend time with my friends. I am beyond excited to start working with you guys and your projects for The DataJam!

Hi, my name is Andrew Lindros and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am undeclared in the school of Dietrich Arts and Sciences. I enjoy working with data and statistics in a variety of fields. Sports are a major topic of interest for me, and they are filled with data that can be analyzed and applied to in game trends. I am looking forward to The DataJam and am excited to meet all the competitors!

Hi! I'm Avery, a current senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Natural Sciences with a focus in Statistics and a minor in Economics. I am involved in the Women's Club Soccer Team, the Women in Economics Club, and now, The DataJam! In my free time, I love traveling and trying new things. I'm excited to bring what I've learned about the community and subject to my DataJam team, and can't wait to meet everyone!

Hey there! I'm Ayush Sridhar and I'm a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying data science and minoring in music. Outside of classes, I love playing the guitar, cooking, spending time with my family, and being a DataJam mentor! I look forward to working alongside you and furthering our data science knowledge together!

I am a fourth-year student at the Hashemite University, majoring in Geology and Environment. I am particularly interested in addressing environmental challenges and aspire to conduct scientific research on the impacts of climate change on life in Jordan. In addition to my academic interests, I enjoy sports and culinary exploration. I also hold a Training of Trainers (TOT) certificate. I joined The DataJam this year, and I'm excited to be a part of this program.

Hi there! My name is Bhaskar Chakrabarti and I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and Applied Statistics, as well as a Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside of classes, I am a Clinical Research Assistant at UPMC studying Multiple Sclerosis, work as a Dietrich School Student Ambassador, and am a leader in Science Olympiad at Pitt. I am from New York City where in high school I was heavily involved in Science Olympiad and conducted neuroscience research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, which allowed me to get early experience in developing and presenting original research. In my free time, I enjoy photography and going on long bike rides. I can't wait to help you use data science to answer any question you come up with!

Hi, my name is Bijaya BC, and I'm currently a Computer Science student at Caldwell University with a strong interest in artificial intelligence, and software development. I've worked on projects ranging from building web applications to conducting research on improving low-resource NLP models for the Nepali language. Outside of academics, I enjoy weight training, reading books, table tennis. I am also a huge cinephile. I'm excited to connect, share what I know, and learn from others along the way.

Hi, I'm Bimarsha Thapa, a junior in business analytics at Caldwell University. I am passionate about learning and exploring new ideas, new places. I challenge myself to grow both academically and personally. I'm excited to engage, participate, and share ideas with you all as we learn together.

Hi! My name is Yiqing (Brenda) Li, and I'm a second-year Ph.D. student at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego. My research focuses on computing education, where I build tools that integrate evidence-based psychological interventions to promote effective study behaviors and improve academic outcomes. I'm so excited to meet the students and work on some fun projects together!

Hello! My name is Crystal Nunes and from Northern New Jersey. I am currently a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I'm a double degree student currently pursuing a B.A. in Studio Arts and a B.S. in Natural Sciences. In my free time, I really enjoy reading, cross stitching, and cooking. I look forward to meeting and working with you all this year!

Dhruv Patel is a Data Science student at the University of California, San Diego, with a strong focus on applied machine learning, data visualization, and ethical data practices. He has hands-on experience working with large-scale datasets in Python, R, and SQL, and has developed interactive dashboards and GIS-based projects that turn complex data into clear insights. Dhruv is passionate about mentoring others in understanding data-driven thinking and building analytical confidence through real-world projects.

Hi! My name is Dibas. I'm a senior at Caldwell University, double majoring in Computer Science and Business Analytics. I'm originally from Nepal. In my free time, I enjoy coding and watching YouTube. I look forward to working with you!