data journal at cornell

offering data-driven perspectives on current events, academics, politics, and beyond.

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What is Cornell Data Journal?

Founded in Fall 2020, and revived in Spring 2023, Cornell Data Journal is an online investigative journalism publication featuring data visualization, data communication, and interdisciplinary research pieces.

  • Individuals or teams collaborating on articles
  • Published on a rolling basis
  • Skillbuilding workshops & seminars
  • Building data journalism presence on campus

We're a group of Cornell students seeking to foster a data journalism community on campus. Coders, designers, writers, or students interested in data journalism are welcome to join our community.

What is data journalism?

Data journalism is an emerging subfield of journalism, and often combines data, visual, and narrative reporting into digital stories. Examples include isometric illustrations, statistical explorations, and interactive essays. Think Propublica Data, New York Times Interactive, or The Pudding.

If you're interested in learning more, see how you can get involved with us!

Meet the Team!

Catherine Zhang

Catherine is a Biometry and Statistics major.

Catherine Zhang `25

President

Steven Zhou

Steven is an Environment & Sustainability and Information Science double major. In 2023, he visited 15 different countries and spent 130 hours in the air.

Steven Zhou `26

Executive Vice President

William Rosenthal

Will is a Computer Science major interested in cybersecurity and policy. At Panera Bread, he orders Mac & Cheese 100% of the time.

William Rosenthal `27

Vice President of Internal Affairs

Rishi Gurjar

Rishi is an Environment & Sustainability and Computer Science double major. When he is home, he spends around 25% of his waking hours gardening.

Rishi Gurjar `27

Vice President of External Affairs

Neema Kudva

Professor Kudva is a senior associate dean for academic affairs and the house professor and dean at Becker house.

Neema Kudva

Faculty Mentor

This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University.