Lia Fitzpatrick
Position title: CDIS Student Ambassador
Hometown: Boston, MA
Major(s): Data Science
Certificate(s): Computer Science, Geospatial Data Science, Environmental Studies
Campus activities/involvement: I am a member of the Society for Women Engineers, a previous member of the Pickleball Club and Hoofer’s Climbing Club.
Work Experience: Software Engineer Intern at Fidelity Investments; Software Engineer Intern at Nelnet
Research Experience: Research Assistant at the Global Land Use and Environment Lab
What is your favorite part of being a CDIS student: My favorite part about being a CDIS student is the community I’ve built in my classes and the interdisciplinary courses that are offered here. The friends I’ve made and my professors have created a supportive learning environment where I feel confident to take risks and learn new things.