My name is Lauren Donlan and I am a first year honors student studying Data Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
I have always loved mathematics, logic, and problem solving since I was a little kid asking for "brain games" books for Christmas. I find the ever growing field of data science and the endless applications of it to be so interesting and I am eager to explore what career I want to pursue using data science.
I have good team work and problem solving skills which I think will be helpful for the ifixit project. I have working knowledge in Java and Python programming and strong analytical skills that are important for my education in data science.
The accomplishment of mine that I am most proud of is being named salutatorian of my high school. I took very rigorous course load in high school with a total of 11 advanced placement courses as well as many honors courses, and my success in these allowed me to become second in my graduating class. I also received the excellence in mathematics award as well as the excellence in Spanish award. Recently, I was on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor's List for Fall 2022.
Between the end of my junior year and beginning of my senior year I also received a few other awards and recognitions that I am proud of. I received the Harvard Book Award, was named an AP Scholar with Distinction, and was a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
I put a lot of hard work and time into attaining all of these accomplishments, but I do like to have fun and do other activities as well. I was a 12 sports season athlete in high school and am currently a member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Track and Field Team. I am also a member of the Society of Women Engineers at UMass Dartmouth.
I love listening to music and reading in my free time. I recently reread the entire Harry Potter series and my whole family is obsessed with watching the movies. Some of my other hobbies include hanging out with my friends, watching sports games, and going to the beach.
I am excited to work on this project and contribute to iFixit's mission of reducing waste and supporting the right to repair. This will provide me with valuable technical communication and teamwork skills that will benefit me both personally and professionally.