Hey, I’m Aayusha.

I’m a student passionate about data, math, economics, and finance. I love exploring how analytics can solve real-world problems and uncover meaningful insights.

About Me

Hi, I’m Aayusha Lamichhane! I’m a senior at Gettysburg College, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics with a Minor in Data Science. Originally from Nepal, my journey has taken me from the Himalayas to the U.S., where I’ve honed my skills in data analytics, finance, and economics. Along the way, I spent a semester in Budapest, immersing myself in new cultures and perspectives while sharpening my analytical mindset.

I thrive on connecting complex data to real-world challenges—whether it’s uncovering trends, optimizing strategies, or transforming numbers into actionable insights. With a passion for data-driven problem solving, I’m always ready to explore and create impactful solutions.

  • 7+ Data/Finance Projects

    Solving real-world problems with data

  • Published Author

    Co-authored Sustainable Tourism Development Paper

  • 4.0 GPA

    Top-performing student in Math Econ & Data Science

  • 5+ Technical Skills

    Proficient in Python, SQL, R, Tableau & Stata

  • Honors/Award-Winning Student

    Member of Phi Beta Kappa; Receipient of Hartzell & Dougherty Awards

COVID-19 Business Risk Analysis

Analyzed the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on U.S. startups, uncovering a 3.07% decline in business applications post-lockdown.

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Projects

Customer Lifecycle Data Analysis

Enhanced client onboarding processes, reducing churn by 12% and boosting user activation by 18% through SQL-based insights.

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Sentiment and Topic Analysis of the Presidential Debate

Performed detailed sentiment analysis on debate transcripts to uncover emotional trends and candidate messaging styles, using Bing and NRC lexicons.

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Quantitative Investing Simulation

Back-tested a financial model portfolio, outperforming the S&P 500 by 18% through data-driven factor analysis and optimization.

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What I am involved in :

Academic Pursuits:

  • William Railing Summer Research Fellowship 2023

Co-authored "Adoption of Tools for Sustainable Tourism Development", published in Journal of Sustainable Tourism (Taylor & Francis).

Streamlined workflows by integrating data from 20+ databases and analyzing 150+ studies.

  • Peer Learning Associate (Aug 2023 – Dec 2023)

Taught 60+ students statistical methodologies like linear and multiple regression using Excel.

  • Research Assistant (Dec 2022 – Dec 2023)

Analyzed climate finance models; automated data processes, reducing turnaround by 20%.

Around Campus:

  • Residential Assistant (Aug 2022 – Present)

Supported 200+ residents, fostering an inclusive and engaging campus environment.

  • Student Life Committee (Aug 2024 – Present)

Selected as 1 of 3 students to represent the entire college, contributing to major campus initiatives.

  • Vice-President, International Club (2021 – 2022)

Led cultural initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

  • Finance Club Member (Aug 2023 – Present)

Engaged in discussions on financial markets, investment strategies, and real-world applications.

Data-Driven Solutions: Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization tools like Python, R, SQL, and Tableau.

Strategic Problem-Solving: Combining economic principles, financial modeling, and collaboration to develop strategies that deliver measurable results.

Impact-Focused Growth: Bridging technical expertise and a passion for meaningful change to drive innovation and efficiency in every project.

My Approach

Honors & Distinctions:

Phi Beta Kappa (PBK)

Gettysburg College – Fall Honors Day, 2024
Selected as one of ten students from the Class of 2025 to join the nation's oldest academic honor society, recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

James Boyd Hartzell Award

Gettysburg College – Oct 2023
Awarded to one Junior majoring in economics for outstanding scholarship and promise in the field.

Malcolm R. Dougherty Mathematical Award

Gettysburg College – Oct 2022
Recognized for achieving the highest grade average in mathematics during the first year of college.