Monica Rodriguez Email and Phone Number

I am a recent graduate of UW-Madison. I studied Data Science and Philosophy, two fields which I find extremely interesting and overlap in unexpected ways. I also got a minor in mathematics. When I started university, I came in undecided and very unsure of what I wanted to study. As I took different classes, I found that I really enjoyed math and statistics. I found it super interesting how you could model the world, find patterns, and make accurate future predictions. This led me into data science, where I discovered my love of machine learning. Another field that drew me in was philosophy. It had such a methodological and logical approach to the universe, and it could be applied to pretty much every area of life. Philosophy has also helped me structure my way of thinking as well as taught me to make good arguments and express myself through writing and in conversation.At UW-Madison I got the opportunity to be part of a research group where we analyzed epidemiological research papers and evaluated both their reporting and procedures. I learnt a lot about ways in which statistical algorithms are used in context, as well as causal pathways and interactions between variables in the real world. I was also part of the Women’s Lightweight Rowing team, which taught me teamwork and time management, as well as mental toughness. I am now looking to expand my network and learn more about the data science field. Looking forward to connecting!