Thomas J. James
Making the Best Better
Peaks of Los Illinizas Volcanoes visible from Laguna de Quilotoa — Photo by Thomas J. James
Welcome to my portfolio website! Feel free to explore my project portfolio, education, and current goals. Feel free to reach out to me via the provided links and emails if you would enjoy having me as part of your team, if you enjoy discussing entrepreneurial or scientific ideas, or if you would enjoy having a new networking friend. You can also challenge me to a game of chess on chess.com (user id: tjamesbu)!
Education
Masters in Applied Data Science — University of Michigan August 2021 to April 2023
School of Information Leadership Award · 3.7/4.0 GPA · Learning Analytics Summer Institute Scholarship · 2nd Prize UMSI 2023 Capstone Exposition
Bachelors of Science in Biology — Benedictine University August 2002 to May 2009
Musical Talent Scholarship · Schmitt Math & Physics Scholarship · Marine Biology & Ecology of the Bahamas Research · Marine Mammalogy Research · Cuneo Foundation Scholarship
Favorite Quotes
Make the Best Better
"Because of its tiny wings and heavy body, aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly. But the bumblebee doesn't know that, so it flies anyways" — Mary Kay Ash
Be Prepared
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." — Dolly Parton