Mentorship

Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Direct students in incorporating and cleaning messy, real-world data from the Durham County Detention Facility and Duke Health.
Lead the team of 3 students in selecting and applying appropriate quantitative methods to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness and overall success of the Detention Facility’s intervention programs in preventing rearrest.
Coach the team on translating complex statistical findings into clear, non-technical insights that are directly actionable for the Durham County Detention Facility and other community criminal justice partners.

Summer 2025

Guided students in applying techniques from statistic to analyze large-scale election and public opinion data.
Supervised the design and execution of “The Survey Navigator,” ensuring the interactive platform effectively visualizes and allows users to discover and compare complex public opinion trends.
Directed the team’s research into the impact of varying question wording on survey responses, translating raw data into clear, user-friendly insights for policymakers and journalists.
Managed the technical workflow, goals, and deliverable schedule by leading meetings with three student researchers over the course of the ten-week program.