Harnessing the Power of Data: Jasmine Adelberg, BSIS ’24
iSCHOOL STUDENT PROFILE
My focus is centered around harnessing the power of data to derive meaningful insights and make informed decisions across domains and industries. What excites me most is that the possibilities with data science seem limitless.
Jasmine Adelberg, who is from Higganum, Connecticut, graduates with her Bachelor of Science in Information Science with an emphasis in Data Science this May. She is active in Girls Who Code, enjoys creating ceramics in studio and appreciates that the iSchool provides not only technical expertise but also a deeper understanding of the societal impact of information and technology.
What brought you to UArizona to study information science?
When I entered the University of Arizona I was unsure about what I wanted to study. While I was interested in programming, I wasn’t entirely sold on pursuing a degree in computer science. It was during an introductory computer science course that I encountered teaching assistants who mentioned they were minoring in ISTA, which led to curiosity as I was unsure what ISTA stood for (Information Science, Technology and Art). After that, I discovered the iSchool and its program in Information Science.
What stood out to me was the course offerings and choices in the emphasis. I then declared my major in Information Science. What appealed to me most was the degree's flexibility, allowing me to tailor the curriculum to my interests and aspirations. I believe that each course should contribute to ongoing learning and continue your passion.
Jasmine Adelberg is an avid hiker. She snapped this photo while hiking in the Santa Catalina Mountains just north of Tucson.
Tell us about your focus within the Bachelor’s in Information Science.
My focus is in data science. I am currently taking data analysis and visualization courses to complete my emphasis for my major. This focus is centered around harnessing the power of data to derive meaningful insights and make informed decisions across domains and industries. What excites me most is that the possibilities with data science seem limitless.
What do you like best about the BSIS and School of Information?
What I like most about my degree program and the School of Information is the flexibility my program offers in tailoring my classes to align with my interests and career goals. I really like that I can choose both upper-division courses and emphasis areas that delve deeper into the specific areas of study that I want to pursue.
Jasmine and other Yale University Health Sciences IT and the Analytics Center of Excellence summer interns celebrate the last day of their internship in 2024. Photo courtesy Jasmine Adelberg.
Tell us about your summer internship experience and your career aspirations.
Last summer I worked as a data services intern at Yale University. I worked with the Health Sciences IT team and the Analytics Center of Excellence on data analysis and management projects. One notable project I was involved in was assisting in Azure Form Recognizer model training. With my fellow interns, I was tasked in refining and enhancing the performance of the Form Recognizer model through data analysis and model tuning. Also, we captured confidence intervals of data recognition, employing tools such as Online JSON Viewer, to ensure accuracy and reliability in the model’s predictions.
Back on campus, I currently work as a lab monitor in the Marshall Building. My career aspiration is to be a data scientist.
Tell us about your work with Girls Who Code.
Girls Who Code is an organization dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in technology and computer science. The mission is to empower young girls and individuals of all gender identities with coding skills and an understanding of how technology can be harnessed to solve real-world problems. As a member of Girls Who Code, I joined last fall and am currently involved in guiding individuals who want to design websites, providing instruction in web development.
In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys creating with ceramics, including this vase.
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
I enjoy spending my time in the studio making ceramics as well as hiking around Tucson.
What does the iSchool experience mean for you?
The iSchool experience to me is gaining technical expertise but also having a deeper understanding of the societal impact of information and technology.
What advice do you have for prospective iSchool students?
My advice for prospective iSchool students is to use and take advantage of resources available on campus—from career services and academic support to extracurricular activities and networking events.
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