Lena Yagafarova stands in front of a brick wall and hedge
Lena Yagafarova stands in front of a brick wall and hedge This week we meet Lena Yagafarova, a recent UCL graduate and recipient of the UCL Department of Statistical Science MSc Best Thesis Prize. Lena chats to us about her interest in financial data, her award-winning thesis and her favourite UCL Drama Society performance. What are you studying, why are you interested in this subject and what do you plan to do in the future?. I recently completed my MSc in Data Science at UCL, following undergraduate studies in Economics and Finance. As simple as it may sound, I am interested in data science because I want to learn effective ways to solve real-world problems. Looking forward, I plan to apply statistical analysis and computational skills in areas such as quantitative equity research. At UCL, a significant revelation for me was the possibility of an academic career, a path I had not previously considered.
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