Sara Martinez
Bachelor of Science in Economics student
Minor: UX Design
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
Outside of school I enjoy soccer, biking, running, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
What has been your favorite economics class so far?
My favorite class has been ECO 375: Intro to Econometrics.
What kind of job do you hope to get after graduation?
After graduation, I hope to get a job as a data scientist.
Why did you major in Economics?
Economics challenges me to think critically and use data to problem solve real-world issues.
Are you currently working?
Sara Martinez, Mindworks I am currently a Research Assistant at Mindworks at the University of Chicago.
What are some of your responsibilities at Mindworks?
I develop predictive models and update data-driven graphs to estimate study completion timelines. I also leverage historical study-length data to support researchers in project planning. I communicate and coordinate with lab staff and Roman Family CDR researchers to provide updates on study progress, observations, and feedback about research projects. I also conduct literature reviews and assist with any coding, photoshop for flyering, or data collection/input via Dropbox.
Have you had an internship?
Yes, I was a quality control intern at Soliya.
Tell us about your internship experience.
I organized and interpreted data from 821 university students' attendance and performance reports, and conducted research on global issues for the Connect and Express student programs.
How did you find this internship?
I was a participant in the program through a business class. I was later selected to participate in an advanced facilitation training and then recommended for an internship.
Why did you choose DePaul?
Every person I spoke to on my campus visit went above and beyond to answer questions or show me around.