"The program has equipped me with many foundational data science skills and the ability to dive deeper into different topics on my own, like statistics, machine learning, visualization, and reproducibility."
Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia About Stephanie Ta
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2025
My desire to contribute to the community, particularly in healthcare, aligned with my ambition to pursue the MDS program. I envision applying data-driven solutions to streamline onboarding processes, enhance volunteer management, and mitigate the effects of staffing shortages. My goal is to utilize the skills and knowledge acquired through the MDS program to drive positive change and improve the overall efficiency and quality of healthcare services.
About Stephanie Ta
Stephanie completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia in 2024. During her bachelor’s, Ta took DSCI 100 and 310, and completed UBC Extended Learning’s “Key Capabilities in Data Science Certificate” program. This coursework confirmed how much Ta enjoyed learning and applying data science, and MDS felt like the right next step to build on those skills. Outside of MDS, Ta loves to knit, go bouldering, or hiking. Read Stephanie’s story.
