Tulane CAIDS

End-of-year photo dump ✨

Thank you to all the students, faculty, and staff who made this past year truly unforgettable.

From student showcases to award ceremonies, game nights to guest lectures, every moment was a celebration of our wonderful community.

Here's to all the memories we made together and congrats to our graduates! 💚

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Data Science Achievement Award winners yesterday! 💚

Thank you to the family, friends, faculty, and staff who joined us at our award breakfast to honor these outstanding students.

To all our awardees, we're so proud of everything you've accomplished and can't wait to see where your journey takes you next!

Congratulations to Malí Weitzman, one of our Data Science Achievement Award winners! 🏆

Malí Weitzman is a senior studying Economics, Latin American Studies, and Spanish & Portuguese. She is passionate about storytelling through data and plans to stay in New Orleans after graduation. Since the summer before her junior year, Malí has been a Research Assistant in the D3L lab, which sparked her interest in data for social good.

We're so proud of you, Malí!

🏆 Celebrating Lily Markus, one of our Data Science Achievement Award winners!

Lily is a Data Peer Mentor for Introduction to Data (1010) and Data Ethics/Privacy/Governance (4030). She's also part of D3L, working on the project "Discrimination in Access to Mental Health Care: Evidence from an Audit Correspondence Field Experiment."

Lily holds a B.A. in International Development (Political Science) and a B.A. in Latin American Studies. She's currently completing a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, and this fall, she'll be attending law school!

Here's what Lily says about her CAIDS experience: "The Data Peer Mentor program has been instrumental in my academic, professional, and personal journeys by preparing me with the skills to engage in equitable advocacy. As a Data Peer Mentor, I have developed my intellectual and interpersonal skills all the while supporting and learning from brilliant cohorts of peers. Being a data peer mentor has been rewarding and enriching, allowing me to redefine how I approach problem-solving and consider intersectional issues of data equity in higher education and beyond."

We're so proud of you, Lily! 💚

Congratulations to Jordan Williams, one of our Data Science Achievement Award winners! 💚

Jordan Williams majored in Political Science with a minor in Portuguese. After graduating, she plans to teach in California over the summer before attending law school, where she aims to focus on innovation and its impact on marginalized communities. As she reflects on her time at CAIDS, Jordan is especially grateful for the dedication, encouragement, and empowerment she received from her professors.

We're so proud of you, Jordan!

Today, we're celebrating Nina Moore, one of our Data Science Achievement Award winners! 🏆

Nina is a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering & Computer Science. She has been involved in CAIDS since 2024 as a member of the Data Ambassador Council. Her favorite memories of CAIDS are assisting with drafting the newsletter, meeting a wide range of people, and the collaborative spirit at CAIDS. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at CAIDS and encourages all who are interested in data to take a CAIDS class and/or join. Post-graduation, she will move to North Carolina to work at Syngenta as an Engineering Associate in its PSDP rotational program.

Congrats Nina! We're so proud of you

Celebrating Meghan Nagia, one of our Data Science Achievement Award winners! 🥳

Meghan Nagia is a senior majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in SLAM, and she plans to attend medical school after graduation. She has been involved with CAIDS throughout her time Tulane, where she has developed valuable skills, worked on meaningful projects, and built lasting connections. It has been one of the most impactful parts of her college experience, both personally and professionally, and she highly encourages anyone interested in data, digital humanities, or looking for a strong, collaborative community to get involved with CAIDS.

Congrats Meghan! We're excited to see what you do next 💚

Celebrating Julia Miller, one of our outstanding Data Science Achievement Award Winners! 🏆

Julia is a graduating senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who is currently working as a Product Developer for the Data Research Internship Program. She has also worked as a Data Research Intern and taken two CAIDS courses. She is studying Anthropology and Environmental Studies with a Geographic Information Systems certificate. Outside of her involvement at CAIDS, Julia is president of Tulane Anthropology Club, treasurer of Gardening Club, and a member of the Feminist Alliance of Students at Tulane. After graduation, Julia plans on interning at ESRI, a geospatial software company.

Julia's time at CAIDS has equipped her with technical skills in data analysis, visualization, and management as well as website development and product management. She has also strengthened her communication, documentation, and leadership abilities.

Congrats, Julia! We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 💚

We're thrilled to introduce our Data Science Achievement Award Winners! 🥳

These graduating seniors have shown exceptional dedication and excellence in data science through their academic work and involvement in CAIDS student programs.

Today, we're spotlighting Gabrielle Muna.

Here's what Gabrielle says about her time at CAIDS:

"I am a senior graduating with a B.S. in psychology and anthropology. I was involved in CAIDS through two classes taught by Dr. Dilks, Introduction to Data and Text and Qualitative Data Analysis. CAIDS classes have provided me with foundational skills for navigating the world of data, by increasing accessibility, and making it engaging. My experience with these courses is what ultimately shaped my decision to pursue a career in data postgrad. Building on this foundation, I was recently offered a fully funded master's degree in biomedical informatics through Tulane's School of Medicine, alongside a position with the Division of Biomedical Informatics."

We're so proud of everything you've accomplished, Gabrielle! 💚

What does it look like when AI meets community-based care?

Farah Allouch, assistant professor at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (WSPH), is exploring that question through Heartline, a project that brings together artificial intelligence, community health workers, and faith-based organizations to support cardiovascular disease prevention.

Rather than replacing healthcare providers, Heartline is designed to extend their reach by offering real-time, personalized support between visits. The platform can help users translate clinical guidance into everyday actions, like generating grocery lists that align with heart-healthy dietary patterns.

The project is supported by a seed grant from CAIDS and WSPH, and it's being developed through direct collaboration with community members.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4vU2zqq