Teaching

Data Ethnography

Undergraduate course, Smith College, Statistical and Data Sciences, 2023

This course introduces the theory and practice of data ethnography, demonstrating how qualitative data collection and analysis can be used to study of data settings and artifacts. Read more

Data and Social Justice

Undergraduate course, Smith College, Statistical and Data Sciences, 2023

Data is a powerful tool for making claims - claims that can advance equity and social justice, as well as claims that can misrepresent civic issues and marginalize communities. This course examines how power operates in and through the production, analysis, and presentation of data, while helping students develop skill in approaching data science work in more ethical and equitable ways. Read more

Data Science Capstone

Undergraduate course, Smith College, Statistical and Data Sciences, 2023

This one-semester course leverages students’ previous coursework to address a real-world data analysis problem. Students collaborate in teams on projects sponsored by academia, government, and/or industry. Read more

Introduction to Data Science

Undergraduate course, Smith College, Statistical and Data Sciences, 2022

Data science involves applying a set of strategies to transform a recorded set of values into something from which we can glean knowledge and insight. This course introduces students to concepts and methods from the field of data science, along with how to apply them in R. Read more