Mai Al Shaaban
Undergraduate Student & Researcher
High level academic, research, and industry experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Scientific Computing
Contact MeAbout Me
June, 2025Rising senior pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Currently a research fellow with the Yale Mathematics Department's Summer 2025 program, where I’m working on Machine Learning applications in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
When I'm not buried in code or equations, you'll find me doing jigsaw puzzles (obsessively!), crocheting cozy things, or maybe going on hikes.
& Research Experience
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Skills
Technical Expertise
Constructing, debugging, and running pipelines for large-scale data (e.g., RNA-seq)
100%Dimensionality reduction and projection (PCA, MDS, t-SNE)
100%Machine learning models: regression, decision trees, random forest, etc.
100%Building ML models on (numerical/text/image) data
100%Downstream data analysis
95%Data interpretation and analysis
90%Software & Programming
ML Libraries: pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Seaborn
100%Languages: Python, Java, C/C++, R, MATLAB, LaTeX
100%Development Tools: Google Cloud Platform, VS Code, PyCharm, Eclipse
100%Visualization & Utilities: ParaView, Microsoft Office
90%Workplace Strengths
Highly effective in remote work environments
98%Strong self-accountability and time management
98%Fast and efficient task execution
98%Detail-oriented with strong organizational tracking
98%Excellent problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
98%Languages
Arabic
NativeEnglish
C1 proficiencyFrench
B2-C1 (ongoing)Experience
Professional journeyAward Certificate
Coursework Toward B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)
B.S.
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Brandeis University
Data Science Intern
Juven Therapeutics
Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)Department of Mathematics anf Statistics
Resident Assistant
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)Housing
Researcher
in Machince Learning for Computational Fluid Dynamics
Yale UniversitySummer Undergraduate Math Research (SUMRY)
Research Fellow
in Clifford Algebra
Brandeis University Department of Mathematics Guided Reading Program (GRP)
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA)
Co-Head Treasurer
Brandeis University Student Union
Deputy Treasurer
Brandeis University Student Union
Vice President
Girls Who Code (Brandeis Chapter)
Event Coordinator
Girls Who Code (Brandeis Chapter)
Undergraduate Mentor
Brandeis University Department of Mathematics
Chapter President
SIUE The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Chapter
Team Lead
Syrian Youth Empowerment (SYE)
Student Mentor
Syrian Youth Empowerment (SYE)
Attendee
33rd Annual Technology Conference at Harvard Business School Cambridge, MA
Attendee
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Annual Conference Chicago, IL
Paper Presenter
The Annual Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Conference St. Louis, MOHonors & Awards
Recognitions and AchievementsDean’s List
2022–2025Maintained a top GPA throughout my studies at SIUE and Brandeis University
Math Mentor Award
2025Awarded by Brandeis Math Department for mentorship during Spring 2025
Undergraduate Research Prize (X2)
2023, 2024Awarded for two research projects completed under URCA
Bertha A. Sigilman Endowed Scholarship
2024-2025Full-ride scholarship supporting my education at Brandeis University
Student Leader Prize (x3)
2024, 2025A prize for serving as Deputy Treasurer in the Student Union.
AMY Fund Scholarship
2023-2024Scholarship awarded to 2 students only each year, to support refugees pursuing higher education