Elements of Data Science Instructors

Jonathan M. Smith

Director of Data Science First Year
Associate Professor of Instruction
jonathan.m.smith@temple.edu
https://sites.temple.edu/jmsmith

Data is fun particularly when connected 
to chemistry. Enjoy hiking, biking, and 
nordic skiing

Jun Han

Assistant
 Professor of Instruction
Jun.han@temple.edu

Jonathan Nyquist

Professor of Geophysics
Weeks Chair of Environmental Geology
jonathan.nyquist@temple.edu
https://sites.temple.edu/geophysics/

Elizabeth L. Price

Assistant Professor of Instruction
elizabeth.l.price@temple.edu

Course Assistants

Sabrina Ford

sabrina.ford@temple.edu

I am an IS&T major, pursuing an interest in Information Security. I am passionate about pizza and going for long drives.

Obed Johannes

obed.johannes@temple.edu Hello! I’m Obed Johannes, a fourth-year IST major at Temple University. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I spent my formative years in Washington, D.C. My interests span a diverse range, from combat sports and running to indulging in a good book or exploring new music, and art. I look forward to working with you all this semester.

Giavonna Maio

giavonna.maio@temple.edu

Hi! My name is Giavonna, but I also go by Gia. I am a senior majoring in Computer Science and working towards a certificate in Cybersecurity. I am currently a Systems Engineer Intern at Constellation Energy and will be joining Vanguard as an Application Engineer following my graduation.

Esmeralda Lua

esmeralda.lua@temple.edu

Hi! I’m Esmeralda and am currently a senior biology major on a pre-med track. I’m also doing research at Lewis Katz school of Medicine and in my free time enjoy exploring restaurants in the city with my friends.

Egi Rama

egi.rama@temple.edu

I am a Computer Science Major, I’m a research assistant in an Human-Computer Interaction lab and I enjoy rock climbing.

Max well Bash

Maxwell.bash@temple.edu

Hi, I’m Max Bash, a first year Bio major on the pre-med track. I love spending my free time composing and practicing music, alongside reading philosophy! Feel free to email me, I’m always here to help!

Faheedah Sharafadeen

faheedah.sharafadeen@temple.edu

Belinta Simiyu

belinta.simiyu@temple.edu

I am a chemistry major interested in exploring computational chemistry and the use of AI in scientific research.