Data science has become increasingly prominent in the neuroscience field, and I’m excited to see how my major and minor will bridge together in the next few years. I chose my data science minor after taking MATH 20480 and learning about the significance of computer science in modeling biological processes. In addition, the neuroscience community at Notre Dame is just incredible-everyone is super collaborative and willing to help out one another. Since neuroscience is such an interdisciplinary field and allows for really cool intersections with math, medicine, ethics, and philosophy, I thought that the major would be a great fit for my own academic interests and goals. The brain has always fascinated me-it is the control center of the human body and is what enables us to make decisions, create, and learn. Below, she answers our questions about all things Notre Dame. We asked Chen to give us the details on her major, student government, and the student experience. She'll also be studying abroad in South Africa. This summer, she's participating in the Summer Service Learning Program through Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns.

She's a Stamps Scholar, a member of the Glynn Family, Honors Program, and loves being involved in student government on campus. She is pursuing a minor in philosophy, politics, and economics. Sisy Chen '25 is a neuroscience and behavior major in the College of Science who hails from Chicago, IL. Sisy Chen '25 (front, center) with friends at Notre Dame stadium

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