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I work as an intern for the Data Science for the Public Good Program at the Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative, Social & Decision Analytics Division.Data Visualization Project (NSF)• Investigate and create new techniques for displaying data with variability, specifically lollipop charts, slope graphs, and statebins charts. Credential-to-Skilled Technical Workforce Pathways in Virginia Project (NSF)• Located and utilized datasets to explore educational and career pathways and skill supply and demand for skilled technical workers, specifically critical care nurses in two Virginia metropolitan areas.• Research federal, for-profit, and not-for-profit data sources for describing the skilled technical workforce nationally; compile findings into organized data inventory using R Shiny.Validation of Broadband Data and Identification of Factors that Predict Property Values Project (USDA)• Compared provider-reported Federal Communications Commission broadband data with relevant household-reported American Community Survey and Microsoft Airband usage data.• Communicate with program sponsors through oral presentations and written weekly updates.• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.• Utilize multiple R packages to acquire, profile, clean, transform, analyze, and visualize datasets.

• Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for college students in mathematics courses at all levels, from remedial mathematics to graduate-level courses.• Explained complex mathematical concepts in understandable language.• Aided students during in-class group work.• Wrote detailed post-session notes.

• Communicated with and advocated for up to forty residents on the residence hall and write detailed weekly reports indicating the status and concerns of residents.• Completed rounds of three residence halls and be on call for up to 24 hours to respond to residents’ needs.• Responded to incidents in residence halls, from student conduct violations to medical emergencies.• Met with Residence Hall Coordinator, Area Coordinator, and Assistant Director to develop living-learning communities.• Planned, prepared, and programmed activities for residents based on needs and interests.• Mentored new resident assistants and write detailed progress reports.