DEIBJ @ Berkeley I School

Join us to learn about our amazing and inclusive community - including a diverse representation of students from all our degree programs, our renowned faculty and their socially impactful research, and the invaluable resources and support available to you at the I School and at UC Berkeley. The I School embraces all pathways and backgrounds, and we hope you will be able to envision yourself as part of our special I School community.

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Faculty Profiles

Prof. Michael Rivera teaches Research Design and Applications for Data and Analysis (DATASCI 201). His research interests include immigration policy, political representation, race & ethnic politics, and American voter behavior, especially in how campaigns and non-partisan groups can use data science to increase turnout among minority and low-propensity voters. Professor Rivera is also the current MIDS Equity and Inclusion Advisor and helps ensure that students experience an inclusive classroom environment.

Community Panel

Lauren Chambers is a current Ph.D. student focusing on public interest technology and data & tech for sociopolitical advocacy. She was also an affiliate of the Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society for the 2021-22 academic year. Lauren graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in astrophysics and African-American studies and was previously a Technology for Liberty Consultant for the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts.

Yvette Vargas is a first-year MIMS student focusing on data science, information policy, and ethics. Before starting at the I School she worked as an English Student Assistant and Tutor Expert at Mt. San Antonio College. Yvette graduated with a bachelor's degree in film and media and comparative literature from UC Irvine.

Noor-Ul-Ain Ali is a current MIDS student focusing on computing, data science, and society. She is currently working as a Research Associate at the University of California, San Francisco, and is a member of the Board of Directors at ElderTech Academy. Noor-Ul-Ain graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in Data Science.

Leslie Noye is a first-year MIMS student focusing on human-computer interaction, product management, and entrepreneurship. He previously served as a Digital Marketing Consultant for Kankan Creative Agency and a Product Marketing Manager for Yelp. Leslie graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in marketing from USC.