iSchool Career Prep Helps Student Gain Job Before Graduation
A trip to the AfroTech conference helped Philip Okituama (G’25) secure his first professional job.
iSchool Students Among Winners of 2025 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards
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.
Pooja Shah’s Journey: From Problem-Solving to Data Analytics and Professional Growth
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.
A Journey of Growth and Resilience: My Two Years at Syracuse University
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.
Bridging Technology and Business at the iSchool
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.
Exploring Women in Tech the Grace Hopper Conference
Katharine Batista ‘28 follows her passion to the iSchool and finds inspiration from women leaders in the field.
iSchool Announces Winners of the Orange Hoops Data Science Challenge
Teams showcased cutting-edge apps and machine learning models in a competition between over 30 teams from Syracuse University.
A Journey of Growth and Discovery at Syracuse University
Purtee Bhise, who earned her Bachelor's degree in India, is now pursuing her Master's in Applied Data Science at the iSchool and becoming actively involved in campus life while navigating her journey as an international student.
High School Coding Class Inspired iSchooler’s Love of Technology
Lissette Mitzi Mendez ‘26 worked as an IT intern at PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group) last summer. She plans to graduate with an Information Management and Technology degree in 2026.
Data Scientist Alum Focused on Security Services, Social Good
William D. Lombardi ‘18, G’19 is a data scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton in Virginia, where he works in security services where he mentors employees that are interested in Data Science.