Jacob Kaplan ’28 received funding for The OtherGlasses, adaptive eyewear that automatically adjusts to users’ changing vision, supporting prototype development and a companion app. Jack Venerus ’27 earned support for WingStat, a SaaS platform that streamlines aircraft sales data for brokers, with funding helping build its MVP and launch a nationwide beta test.
Celes Buffard ’27, an Applied Data Science major in the School of Information Studies, was named a fan favorite at the 2025 Freelance, Small Business and Creatives Pitch Competition for her venture Second Wave, which blends financial literacy education with fractional real estate investing.
Graduate student employees from the iSchool working at Syracuse University’s Special Collections Research Center share eerie and imaginative selections in their Halloween-themed anthology.
Shayla Ismael blends fashion, PR, and tech to launch a reversible dress line on campus.
Sumit Gupta G’17 says the skills he gained in grad school laid the foundation for his upward career trajectory.
A trip to the AfroTech conference helped Philip Okituama ’25 secure his first professional job.
iSchool students were among the winners of the 2025 Raymond von Dran (RvD) iPrize and Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards at Syracuse University’s Blackstone LaunchPad. The competitions honor student ventures that show innovation, impact, and entrepreneurial spirit, with each winning team receiving $2,000. iSchool honorees included Anjaneya Sanjay Padwal, Tommy Brown, Celes Buffard, Ziekariba Nonr Diallo, Carolina Aguayo-Pla, and Jase M Malloy.
From stepping onto campus for the first time to immersing herself in hands-on research, mentorship roles, and professional development, Pooja’s experience has been one of growth, exploration, and impact.
Fueled by an entrepreneurial background that ignited his passion for data science, Karan Shah embraced every challenge—from securing on-campus jobs to leading diverse teams and working on impactful machine learning projects.
Shreyansh Goyal shares his journey from computer science to his aspirations in financial analytics, with experiences at the iSchool in client projects, data science research, and guiding new students as a Graduate Ambassador.