Ananya Pujary
graduate student
Hello there!
Welcome to my website.
I'm a recent graduate from the Data Analytics and Computational Social Science program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
I'm passionate about analyzing data for social good and making information more accessible. I've always enjoyed stories from a young age, and I believe that data can tell really meaningful ones.
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My interest lies in intersectional and interdisciplinary research with a focus on misinformation, public opinion dynamics, behavioral data, social networks, and community psychology.
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Education
2022-2024
Master of Science in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Post Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies and Research
FLAME University, India
2021-2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies)
FLAME University, India
2018-2021
Technical Skills
R
Python
Java
SQL
Experience
September 2022-May 2023
Classroom Assistant
UMass Amherst Data Analytics and Computational Social Science Program
Behavioural Psychology Intern
Onourem
June 2021-August 2021
Research Intern
The ART X Company
May 2021-June 2021
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Managed classroom materials and online/offline communication with students of the Public Opinion in Politics (POLISCI608) course with Professor Scott Blinder
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Provided classroom support with multi-modal technology (Zoom, equipment setup)
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Conducted a longitudinal study based on the Onourem Social Games app titled ‘Impact of Online Conversations Initiated on Onourem on Well-Being and Relationship Quality’ in a team of four
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Constructed three online surveys and conducted semi-structured interviews with participants
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Analyzed quantitative data collected on the JASP software and qualitative data using thematic analysis
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Compiled an internal research report of the findings for organizational use
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Collated information on various arts and culture festivals in India to contribute to an online directory of the same (https://www.festivalsfromindia.com)
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Transcribed and coded interviews conducted with artists and festival professionals
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Collected secondary sources on festival management best practices to be used in a comprehensive research paper on
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the state of the Indian festival sector
Research Intern
iCALL Psychosocial Helpline - Tata Institute of Social Sciences
May 2020-August 2020
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Aided with data collection and transcription for an ongoing study titled ‘Psychosocial Distress and Well-being in the Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak’
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Cleaned and analyzed three months of helpline data
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Created mental health awareness content related to mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
June 2023-August 2023
Environmental Engineering Intern
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Supported the development of NREL's Human Behavior-Autonomous Urban: Mobility and Communities (HB-AUMC) agent-based model
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Aided the development, implementation, and analysis of focus group sessions to inform quantitative modeling efforts
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Reviewed existing literature on sociotechnical modeling and best practices
Languages
English (native/bilingual)
Hindi (native/bilingual)
Japanese (elementary)