Ava Weisheit

Ava Weisheit

Data Science student turning numbers into stories - at the intersection of analytics, sports, and performance.

About

Hi, I'm Ava.

I'm a Data Science major at Indiana University with a minor in Statistics and Sports Marketing and Management. I'm deeply interested in the intersection of analytics, sports, and performance - using data to uncover the stories and strategies that make teams and organizations stronger.

My coursework and projects have given me hands-on experience in Python, R, and data visualization. Outside the classroom, I work as a manager at IU's campus box office, where I've picked up real experience in operations, customer service, and leading a team. I'm also active in the Women in Technology Club and IU Women's Basketball Club, stay involved in my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and volunteer regularly at the Bloomington Animal Shelter. When I'm not working or in class, you'll find me hiking, playing basketball, going on adventures with friends, or mentoring young athletes through camps.

I'm eager to bring my skills into a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where I can keep learning and contribute to meaningful projects.

Skills

Skills & competencies

From applying machine learning models in coursework to working in fast-paced team environments, I've developed both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

Data Analysis
Python Programming
Data Visualization (Tableau)
Statistical Analysis (R)
SQL
Team Collaboration
Team Management
Time Management
Customer Service / Communication
Portfolio

A few accomplishments

Recent projects, group and individual, spanning data analysis to creative collaboration. Click any card to explore the deliverables and my specific contributions.

Alpha Delta Pi recruitment analytics
2025 - 2026

ADPi Recruitment Analytics

Analyzed recruitment data to optimize matching of potential new members with current members, guiding strategic membership decisions during a three-week recruitment period.

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WNBA attendance analytics
2025 · INFO-I369

Performance Analytics: The Caitlin Clark Effect

Examined how Caitlin Clark's presence influences WNBA attendance and fan engagement via web scraping, social trends, and linear regression.

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Beer classification decision tree
2025 · CSCI-B365

Beer Classification Decision Tree

Used Python and machine learning to classify beer styles by flavor attributes, building a decision tree with 59% overall accuracy.

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Athlete Shark Tank pitch project
2025 · SPH-M418

Athlete Shark Tank

Led a team through a creative athlete-branding pitch modeled after Shark Tank - recognized for the best presentation in our section.

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Writing

Latest articles

Short reads on data, sports analytics, and what I'm learning along the way.

Aug 2026

The Caitlin Clark Effect Is Real - Here's the Data That Backs It Up

I went looking for holes in the "Clark effect" story. The attendance data didn't give me any.

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Aug 2026

What a 59% Accurate Model Taught Me About Good Data Science

Not every model needs to be perfect to be useful - lessons from classifying beer by flavor.

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Feel free to reach out - I'd love to hear from you.