The Wharton Analytics Fellows program unites Wharton undergraduates, MBAs, graduate students, and faculty members in the pursuit of a common goal: tackling our clients’ most complex challenges using the power of AI and analytics.
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Wharton Analytics Fellows
Wharton Analytics Fellows is a highly selective fellowship program that allows motivated Wharton undergraduates, MBAs, and graduate students to put their analytics skills to the test in the real world. Fellows consult for our clients on their toughest data science problems, building them predictive models and presenting their findings to senior leadership. Our clients put these models into practice, giving students the opportunity to see their work have a real impact.
For more information, contact whartonanalyticsfellows@wharton.upenn.edu.
AI & Analytics Accelerator
The AI & Analytics Accelerator gives selected students the opportunity to work directly with leading companies to solve actual business challenges using the latest advances in machine learning and AI.
Who is Eligible
Penn and Wharton undergraduate, MBAs, and graduate students who show a demonstrated interest in analytics and possess relevant skills ranging from project management, to client relations, to technical expertise. Technical skills are not required but are a plus.
How to Apply
Fall 2024 applications are closed. Email whartonanalyticsfellows@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions.
Role Requirements
Business Lead
Business Leads are responsible for leading and managing the project team, coordinating with clients, and managing the finer details of the engagement. They are usually MBAs or upperclassmen and often have extensive work and leadership experience in business and consulting.
Technical Lead
Technical Leads are data science experts with high-level programming skills who are responsible for the technical aspects of the projects. They build the most complex models and mentor analysts throughout the project. Technical Leads are usually PhD or MSE students with extensive industry experience.
Senior Analyst
Senior Analysts are top undergraduates with advanced skills in programming, statistics, and modeling. They usually have high-level coursework in the CIS and STAT departments under their belt in addition to significant internship and project experience.
Junior Analyst
Junior Analysts typically have intermediate data science skills at roughly the level of STAT 102, STAT 477, and/or WUDAC’s Analytics 101 and 201 courses. They are notable for their willingness to learn and work hard, and many of them progress into leadership roles within WAF in later semesters.
Benefits
Apply classroom knowledge in a real-world context
Consult for some of the world’s biggest companies on extremely interesting projects
Join a community of some of the best data scientists at the University and improve your skills
Access exclusive recruiting opportunities with top firms in a variety of industries
Wharton Analytics Fellows Board
Mohul Aggarwal, W'25
Vice President of SocialHi everyone! My name is Mohul Aggarwal, and I’m a sophomore studying Statistics and Finance. This is my third semester in WAF, and I’ve been involved in two projects–WPA Happiness Research and MLS. In my spare time, I’m involved in fusion dance through Penn Dhamaka and love weight-lifting. I’m super excited to be working alongside the WAF Board to bring you all the best experience possible!
Contact Mohul at rcmand@wharton.upenn.edu
Kyle Liao, SAS'25
Vice President of Professional DevelopmentHi! My name is Kyle Liao and I am a junior in the College studying computer science and biology and submatriculating in data science. This is my third semester with WAF, and I really enjoyed working with Petco last spring. On campus, I have been involved with the Wang Genomics Lab and the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club. In my free time I enjoy volleyball, thrifting, and playing board games. I am super excited to work alongside the rest of WAF board to make this semester a great experience for everyone!
Contact Kyle at kyleliao@upenn.edu
Rishabh Mandayam, W'25
Co-PresidentHey everyone! My name is Rishabh Mandayam and I am a sophomore in the M&T program studying CS, Finance, and Statistics. This will be my third semester in WAF. I was previously on the FOX team doing an analysis of blockchain transactions and on the Align team building predictive models for their marketing campaigns. Outside of WAF, I am a member of Penn Quant’s Strategy development team and a board member of the Penn Central Banking Club. I also am a member of Penn Judo and play intramural soccer in my free time! I look forward to working with everyone this semester.
Contact Rishabh at rcmand@wharton.upenn.edu
Andrew Mao, M&T’26
Vice President of SocialHey everyone! I’m Andrew Mao, a sophomore in the M&T program studying Electrical Engineering, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. This is my third semester in WAF. My past WAF projects include building predictive models for website traffic with Zillow and computer vision for game video analysis with Penn Athletics. Outside of WAF, I’m a member of Engineering Consultants at Penn and previously played for Penn Men’s Hockey. I’m also currently exploring how AI can be used to automate aspects of music production through a partnership with producers and artists in Asia. I look forward to working with everyone this semester!
Contact Andrew at am123@wharton.upenn.edu
Cindy Su, SEAS’26,
Vice President of Professional DevelopmentHi everyone! I’m Cindy Su, a sophomore in the School of Engineering and Applied Science studying Computer Science and submatriculating in Data Science. This is my third semester on WAF — I previously worked on two projects for Hearst Newspapers and IKEA. Outside of WAF, I am also involved in WiCS and t-art magazine, and I enjoy reading and hiking in my free time. I’m excited to work with everyone to create an amazing WAF experience and foster a vibrant data science community on campus!
Contact Cindy at cindysu@seas.upenn.edu
Annie Wang, W'25
Co-PresidentHi everyone! My name is Annie and I’m a junior in Wharton and the College interested in statistics, finance, and math. This is my sixth semester in WAF and I’ve worked with Zillow, IKEA, and Philadelphia Orchestra/Kimmel Center. In addition to WAF, I’m also involved in WiCS, WUREC, and Penn Chamber. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, making art crafts, and journaling. I’m so excited to work with everyone and look forward to making WAF an amazing experience alongside the board!
Contact Annie at yfanwang@wharton.upenn.edu
Brian Williams, SEAS'25
Vice President of MarketingHey everyone! I’m Brian Williams, a junior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science studying Computer Science with minors in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Korean. This will be my third semester with WAF, and my past projects include Master Kong and Fox Entertainment. Besides WAF, I’m also involved with Hack4Impact, and enjoy cooking as well as spending time outdoors. I’m looking forward to working with you all!
Contact Brian at bewill@upenn.edu
Jon Wu, SEAS'25
Executive PresidentHi everyone! I’m Jon Wu, a junior in the School of Engineering & Applied Science studying Systems Engineering and submatriculating in Data Science. As WAF’s Vice President of Social, I hope to bring together the WAF community so the organization can thrive and better serve its clients. My previous projects on WAF include Teach For America, McDonald’s, and Master Kong. In addition to WAF, I’m involved with the Engineering Deans’ Advisory Board and am passionate about utilizing advanced analytical methods to solve business and management problems.
Contact Jon at jonawu@upenn.edu
Rishabh Mandayam, M&T, ’24, has been collaborating with Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative’s corporate partners on the AI & Analytics Accelerator, a six-week project where students wrangle company data and provide actionable business solutions.
Last spring marked the 10th AI & Analytics Accelerator and saw Mandayam’s student team working alongside Hearst to uncover insights about the company’s readers.
Read About Past Projects
Keeping Viewers Glued to Their Seats at the 2021 AI & Analytics Accelerator
An MBA and undergraduate student team analyzed data from FOX Entertainment to help inform data-driven promotion strategies for marketing their TV shows.
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Students Offer Sweet Solutions to Data Problems at the AI & Analytics Accelerator
How strong is the halo effect when it comes to selling candy and gum? This was among the many questions students set out to answer during the third annual AI & Analytics Accelerator.
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How a Penn/Wharton Student Team Is Helping the Barnes Foundation Reach Bigger Audiences
When the Barnes Foundation had questions about its attendance data, a team of Penn students answered through the AI & Analytics Accelerator.
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Get Your Company Involved
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Selected Projects
Barnes Foundation
We provided the Barnes with a model for predictive analysis, incorporating pricing, revenue projection, visitation and attendance behavior, products, and promotional offers.
Moelis
We designed a Bayesian Graphical Model to understand an activist investor’s success and predict the result of proxy campaigns.
San Francisco Giants
We developed a predictive engine to improve ticket sales forecasting by more than 30%.
EA Games
We drive player engagement and retention by predicting online behaviors and using customer-level data.
L’Oreal
We identified drivers of employee attrition and provided recommendations to improve corporate diversity.
SEC
We leveraged performance data to unlock career path insights and kickstart the SEC’s People Analytics practice.