Seren Smith
About Me
Hello! I'm Seren, and I'm a senior at Smith College in Northampton, Massachussetts. I'm majoring in Statistical and Data Sciences, and have partcipiated in two NSF-funded opportunities. I love exploring the data applications for social good, and specialize in data visualization and deep learning systems.
Undergraduate Coursework
Throughout my time with Smith College, I have taken the following data science, computer science, and mathematics courses. This fall I will be participating in my senior Capstone, as well as a research seminar in Political Networks.
- Statistics
AP Statistics course taken in junior year of high school. 4 on AP test.
- Multivariable Calculus
AP Calculus AB taken in high school. Learned through Multivariable Calculus during my time at Smith College.
- Introduction to Computer Science
Focused on Python development. Final project was a virtual pet simulator.
- Introduction to Data Science
Learned R. Projects included visualization of baby names, comparing comic character appearances to year of debut, among other projects.
- Discrete Mathematics
Developed understanding of writing mathematical proofs, graph theory, combinatorial theory, etc.
- Linear Algebra
Learned linear algebra concepts.
- Multiple Regression
Learned foundations of model building processes, including multivariable linear regression and logistic regression. Final project was on predicting housing costs with a multiple-regression model.
- Introduction to Programming Language Concepts
Learned foundational syntax of multiple programming languages, including but not limited to: Python, OCaml, C, and Java. Final project was to learn Julia over the span of two weeks, and formulate a poster.
- Research Design and Analysis
Learned how to design and ethically conduct various forms of research studies and surveys.
- Modeling for Machine Learning
Learned machine learning techniques, including but not limited to: XGBoost, RandomForests, and LASSO modeling.
- Data Structures
Learned data structures, OOP programming, and algorithms. Final was a complex formula to track "team" leaderboards, in Java.
- Visual Analytics
Learned foundational skills behind useful data analytics. Final was a dashboard and report on World Happiness data.
Experience
My resume is available here. I have a background in data science with a focus in deep learning and automated learning. My Github is linked here.
In the Spring of 2021, I was a data scientist with the NSF-funded DSC-WAV program.
The goal of this project was to build an accessible, interactive tool visualizing public health data in Springfield, MA. Our dashboard allows for users to explore a number of health indicators within different areas of Springfield.
This summer, I'm partnered with the Spatiotemporal Innovation Center at George Mason University as a Research Undergraduate Experience (REU) Fellow. I'm currently working on the "PM 2.5 retrieval and spatiotemporal downscaling using earth observation data" and "Spatiotemporal Open-Source workflow with COVID-19 as an example" projects. Research is still ongoing, and this section will be updated accordingly.
Skills
I'm currently the President of the oldest social organization on campus, where I have help maintain a library and organize a small, yearly anthology publication on campus. In addition, I have served as the Community Service Representative, Sustainability Representative, and 2022 Class Year Representative for my dormitory on campus.
I have the most experience with Python, R, Java, SQL, and HTML/CSS, though I also have working experience in OCaml, C, and Julia.
I specialize in leading, both in my clubs and home life, and have experience coordinating events as a part of a team. I work to be a team player, and make sure every voice is heard in group projects.
I speak fluent English, can fluently read in Latin, and am teaching myself Spanish during the pandemic.
My hobbies include creative writing; I'm a novice fiction writer and playwrite. I've also participated in various student films on campus, and have experience in theatre.
You can find a link to my Github here.
You can email me at jlsmith@smith.edu or jenn.i.fer.l.smith.2018@gmail.com.
My LinkedIn can be found here.