The team
Le Wang, Ph.D.
- Director, Data Science for the Public Good
- Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics: Professor and David M. Kohl Chair
Isabel Bradburn, Ph.D.
- DSGP: Fellow
- Human Development Family Science: Research Director, Strategic & Faculty Initiatives
Michael Cary, Ph.D.
- DSPG: Lead and Fellow
- Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics: Instructor
Eric Kaufman, Ph.D.
- DSGP: Fellow
- Dept. of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education: Professor and Associate Department Head
Nathaniel Porter, Ph.D.
- DSGP: Affiliate
- University Libraries: Social Science Data Consultant and Data Education Coordinator
MEET THE COHORT
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NEWS AND UPDATES
Congratulations to Aziza Altyyeva, Berea College ’27!
Aziza, a 2025 intern with the Data Science for the Public Good program through the Kohl Centre, received the Best Undergraduate Paper Award at the Kentucky Economics Association Annual Conference.
"Attending the conference and presenting my research required a lot of bravery since it was my first time. What gave me confidence was the authenticity of our work and the effort we put into the project. Receiving the award was a recognition of our dedication throughout the summer during the DSPG program. I am truly grateful to my research mentors at Virginia Tech, my teammate Collin Holt, and my professors at Berea College for their constant support throughout this journey."
Alan Grant (right), dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, presents Winston and Marilyn Samuels with an award as they are inducted in the college's Hall of Fame.
Winston and Marilyn Samuels: Support and generosity to provide resources for a next-generation data scientist to participate in the experiential internship (read more)
Pictured: Alan Grant (right), dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, presents Winston and Marilyn Samuels with an award as they are inducted in the college's Hall of Fame.