Math and Data Science Student Spotlight

Math and Data Science Student Spotlight
Math and Data Science Student Spotlight

Math and Data Science Student Spotlight

The Math and Data Science Student Spotlight is your opportunity to learn a bit more about one of your fellow Math and Data Science majors at UNL. This week, Sena Petersen from Carleton, Nebraska, is in the spotlight.

Name: Sena Petersen
Major: Data Science
Year in School: Senior

Where are you from?

I am from Carleton, Nebraska.

What gets you excited about Data Science?

I get excited about exploring many new things about our world simply through data that we have not been able to do before.

Favorite data science class or instructor so far? Why?

My favorite class so far has been CSCE 311 because that is where I learned and understood object-oriented programming, which is a big part of Python and has set me up for success in many of my other classes.

What are you excited about doing after graduation?

I am excited about traveling more and exploring more parts of the world. I have a Spanish minor, and I always love improving my Spanish skills, whether that’s with speaking or learning more about Spanish cultures.

What is a goal you have accomplished as a Husker?

One goal I have accomplished being a Husker is studying abroad. Even if you are not in a language program, I would suggest everyone to try completing a study abroad program at some point in their college career as there are many programs offer classes that will be helpful with your degree. My experience helped open my views and perspectives of the world which I think is very important to have as a Data Scientist.

What do you wish you would have known when you started as a Data Science Major that you know now?

I wish I had known how easy it is to learn how to code with Python with next to no experience coming into college and not compare yourself to others. I know it is easier said than done, but I was scared about learning how to code going in since it seemed others around me had more experience than I did. It turns out I was comparing myself to people who were a year or two ahead of me.

What do you hope to cross off your “bucket list” in the next few years?

A couple of things I hope to cross off my bucket list are traveling to countries in Central and South America and getting my master’s degree.

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