Staff

Append @berkeley.edu to all email addresses. For questions, concerns, personal circumstances, or sensitive matters, please use the staff email address data88s@berkeley.edu, which is monitored only by the instructors.

Instructors

Shobhana Stoyanovshe/herInstructor

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Hello, and welcome to Data 88S. I have been teaching at Berkeley since 2009. When I am not working, I like to read, hike, and sometimes binge watch shows. My current favorite show is Slow Horses, and I am working my way through the books.

Course Staff

Adora Wenshe/herTA

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Hey, I’m Adora! I’m a junior studying Economics & Data Science. Some of my hobbies include attending the theatre/symphony, golf, singing + guitar, and reading while hammocking. Data C88S was one of my favorite classes at Cal, so hope you enjoy it as well :)

Archer Parryhe/himTA

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Hi I’m a senior studying data science and economics. In my free time, my main hobby is playing video games. Look forward to working with you all!

Claire Maishe/herLead TA

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Hi! I’m a senior studying Data Science and Statistics. I’m a big fan of lifting, taking naps, and Taylor Swift. Looking forward to helping you all have a great semester in 88S!

Cynthia Gaoshe/herTA

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Hi everyone! I’m a junior studying data science and economics. I love everything baking, books, plants, Taylor Swift, and you can probably find me photosynthezing in sunny spots on campus :))

Gabriel Chenhe/himTutor

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Hi! I’m a junior studying Data Science and Economics. I’m a big fan of Formula 1 (if you want, we can meet at karting tracks) and I love to do some photography during road trips. Hope you have a fantastic time in Data 88S!

Lisha Zhaishe/herTA

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Hey all! My name is Lisha and I’m a senior studying Data Science and Statistics. I like singing, eating, and lifting. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Paarin Rastogihe/himTutor

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Hi! I’m a sophomore studying computer science and statistics. In my free time I love to solve rubiks cubes, play poker, and try new places to eat around campus. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Sarah Lagattutashe/herTutor

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Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m currently a Junior studying Molecular and Environmental Biology as well as minoring in Data Science. I’m super interested in research, especially on emerging infectious diseases and pandemics. I’m excited to be a tutor for Stat 88 this semester, go bears!

Tara Kulshresthashe/herTutor

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Hi! I’m a sophomore studying Data Science and Computer Science. I like to hike, bake, and soak in the sun. Feel free to reach out, and I look forward to meeting you! :)