About Us

The Data Science Institute Student Council (DSISC) was originally formed to advocate for the students of DSI. Over the years, it has evolved into a community, working towards improving DSI students’ experience at Columbia. Now, the agenda of the council is multifold: (i) to serve as representatives of DSI students by gauging their needs and addressing them and/or bringing them to the attention of those who can, (ii) encourage a sense of community among the students through social mixers and/or technical events, (iii) support the technical advancement of students by providing necessary resources, (iv) build a stronger and better connected alumni network.

For student council inquiries, contact us at dsi-studentcouncil@columbia.edu

Social Media

Follow the DSI Student Council on social media:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/columbiadsisc
Instagram: @columbia_dsisc

Meet the Board and Members

President

Jaclyn Vu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: jbv2118 | LinkedIn: Click Here

Vice President, Social Committee Chairperson

Harinder Singh Mashiana

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: hm3008@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Treasurer

Ellise Parnoff

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: edp2139@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Alumni/Communications Committee Chairperson

Shumail Sajjad

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: ss6972@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Career Resources Committee Chairperson

Kanisha Shah

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: ks4175@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Abhik Biswas

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: abhik.biswas@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Deha Ay

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: da3109@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Bhargav Kantheti

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: bk2899@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Karl Garcia-Meza

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: krg2150@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Pooja Desur

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: pgd2120@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Shikhar Johri

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: shikhar.johri@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Jahnavi Mulchandani

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: jm5667@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Voting Member

Jagriti Hirwani

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Email: jh4771@columbia.edu | LinkedIn: Click Here

Events

Fall 2021 | Group Photo

The Data Science Institute Student Council gathered for a group photo on nearby Riverside Drive in late fall 2021.

Fall 2021 | Board Photo

The Data Science Institute Student Council gathered for photos on nearby Riverside Drive in late fall 2021. This shot captures the council’s current board members, Shaurya Malik, Abhishek Sinha, and Tomislav Galjanic.

Fall 2021 | Pizza Party

The Data Science Institute Student Council organized its first in-person social for the semester on Oct’ 17 at Riverside Park. A social mixer for DSI community to make some new friends, network and have some fun together. 

DSI Student Council Virtual Spring Social 2021

Spring 2021 | DSI Spring Student and Alumni Social

The Data Science Institute Student Council organized an alumni mixer for current DSI students, DSI alumni as well as other SEAS students interested in the data science industry. An opportunity to interact and network, enjoy a drink, play online games and much more. 

Podcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zkSLC9oVeUNjUCyeS19gm
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/columbia-dsisc
RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/5395213c/podcast/rss