Fall 2022 - STAT207
Data Science Exploration

Staff and Contact Info
Instructor, TAs, and CAs:
Professor: Dr. Victoria (Tori) Ellison
vellison@illinois.edu

I'm a Teaching Assistant Professor. I received my PhD in Operations Research from North Carolina State University in 2017. I have taught college courses in Statistics, Deterministic Modeling, Calculus, and Pre-Calculus. While pursuing my graduate degree I also worked in industry for six years as a data scientist, applying statistical and mathematical algorithms to applications in online advertisting, TV advertising, and narcotics detection. I'm currently conducting pedagogical research, focusing on introductory data science courses teaching methods. I also like hiking, snowboarding, and yoga.
TA: Jim Yan
yiciyan2@illinois.edu@illinois.edu

I’m a third-year Statistics PhD student at U of I, and my current research concerns algebraically structured models. Apart from work, I enjoy watching soccer games and walking my dog.
TA: Jordan Deklerk
deklerk3@illinois.edu@illinois.edu@illinois.edu

I am a first year PhD student in statistics interested in machine learning and econometrics. Before coming to UIUC, I worked for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a data scientist. When I am not studying, I love to work out and watch football.
CA: Afnan Dzhaharudin
afnanfd2@illinois.edu

I'm a junior, majoring in Statistics. I'm also interested in computer science and programming! These days I practice data visualization, web development, and game modding. I also enjoy PC gaming, drawing, and cooking.
CA: Junseok Yang
jyang247@illinois.edu

I am a senior majoring in Statistics, and planning to delve myself into data science field, especially interested in sports industry. I enjoy doing sports related activities (watching sports games, playing soccer, working out) and traveling many different places!
CA: Kelly Yuen
kellyy2@illinois.edu

It's nice to meet you all! I am a senior majoring in Information Science with an interest in data science and analytics. I hope to go into business analytics. Outside of class, I love hanging out with my cat, working out, and playing video games.
CA: Donlapun (Dorothy) Wongkarnta
dw16@illinois.edu

I am a junior majoring in Information Sciences + Data Science. I'm also interested in Machine Learning. I love to play Just Dance and Fall Guys!
CA: Divya Jain
divyaj5@illinois.edu

Hello! I'm Divya, a sophomore majoring in Information Sciences + Data Science. I enjoy exploring the intersections of data science in multiple fields such as biology and finance. In my free time, you'll usually find me at a local coffee shop with my laptop. I am looking forward to working with everyone!
CA: Adarsh Kamath
adarshk3@illinois.edu

I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Statistics. I am interested in exploring the many ways that Computer Science and Statistics intersect. Outside of class, I love to watch and play sports (basketball, soccer, and football are my favorites) and to try different cuisines of food.