Kennedy Odongo

Kennedy Odongo is an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Analysis at Hamline University. He specializes in agricultural economics, applied machine learning, and data science.

• BA in Economics and Statistics from Kenyatta University (Kenya)
• MA in Economics (Economics Analysis) from Kent State University (OH)
• MS in Statistics from Washington State University (WA)
• PhD in Economics from Washington State University (WA)

His research applies empirical machine learning techniques to agricultural economics and social sciences, emphasizing data-driven solutions for societal challenges. He previously worked as a visiting analytics professor, research and teaching assistant, and a Data Science for Social Good fellow at Carnegie Mellon University.

Scientific Awards

• Data Science for Social Good Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University

Kennedy prioritizes interactive teaching using real-world examples to support students in business analytics and data science courses.