Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Date of Degree

6-2025

Document Type

Master's Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Science

Program

Data Analysis & Visualization

Advisor

Michelle McSweeney

Subject Categories

Computer Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Tableau, Data Analysis, New York City, Immigration, Jewish, Data Visualization

Abstract

As my Capstone, I explored the complex process of immigrant assimilation to New York City from the late 19th century and beyond through a personal lens, using my Ashkenazi Jewish family as a case study.

I outlined and analyzed relevant demographic data from the US Census Bureau, Berman Jewish DataBank, and other sources to understand New York City during this period and how Jewish immigrants fit into the story. I focused on my family history, immigration and settlement, social assimilation, and economic status. I also incorporated personal narratives from my family history from 3 generations. These narratives help provide context and humanize the demographic data, which illustrates the lived experiences of my ancestors as they navigated a new culture and society.

I utilized Tableau to create compelling and accessible data visualizations of this information. This involved creating datasets and visualizations showing settlement patterns, illustrating the integration of my family into American society.

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