Data Science Program Open House with Georgetown University

Are you considering getting a degree in data science but aren't sure where to start?

Come to our Data Science Program Open House featuring staff from the Data Science and Analytics program at Georgetown University!

Dr. Purna Gamage and Heather Connor will present on the program, and will be ready to answer any questions you have about a Master's in Data Science & Analytics from Georgetown!

We hope to see you there!

SPEAKER BIOS:

• Dr. Purna Gamage is an Assistant Teaching Professor and the Lead Student Advisor at Data Science and Analytics program at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Dr. Purna received her PhD in Mathematics majoring in Statistics in 2018 and Masters Degree in Statistics from Texas Tech University for her research in Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling, Spatial and Temporal Data Analysis, and Ecological Statistics. Dr. Purna is currently engaged in research publications with her students applying Machine Learning and Statistical Learning tools in epidemiology; Forecasting and comparing Stock Market behavior with social media influence using sentiment analysis and Time series analysis (using twitter data and NewsAPIs) and Collaborative research with Federal Reserve Board of Governors(FRB); Harnessing AI Methods to Improve Multi-Country Macroeconomic Forecasting. Her research work has been presented at various local and international conferences. Moreover, Dr.Purna is actively teaching several Graduate level classes, develops content, and engages in student-support activities, such as the career fair, the mock interview session, seminars, Hack-a-Thons, Other data analysis competitions and workshops. Moreover, she works with the QED group collaboratively on Center for Global Data Visualization(CGDV) data challenges by being a first round judge, a Quality analyst and providing student support on preparing data. Prior to joining Georgetown University, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University, North Carolina, and a Graduate Part Time Instructor and Research Assistant at Texas Tech University, Texas.
• Heather Connor is the Director of Student Services for the Data Science & Analytics Program at Georgetown University. Ms. Connor serves as the primary contact for prospective students, current students, and alumni. With a focus on student services, she manages the Student Ambassador Program, Student Mentorship Program, and Writing Center, as well as overseeing the fellowship and assistantship programs, student recruitment, and admissions. She holds an interdisciplinary Master's degree in Humanities from the University of Chicago, where she began her career in graduate student services. Prior to joining Georgetown, she worked in graduate program administration at the University of Southern California and the University of Texas at Arlington.