Data Science Stories

This course introduces biostatistics through the public health and medical landscape of Philadelphia. We explore how data are used to understand health outcomes, evaluate interventions, and inform policy in urban settings.

"Taking a GIS course exposed me to a skill that I didn't even know I wanted to learn, but ended up loving!" - Lucía Román Harter ‘26

"I love talking about what I'm passionate about and helping others find what they're passionate about. It excites me to continue in academia and become a professor, where I can continue my research and teach."

"When you're surrounded by women in math classes who are passionate about what they're studying, it makes you realize– why can't I do this too?"