Shawn Staudaher

Shawn Staudaher is a data scientist at Sam Houston State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM). He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Wyoming, where he researched nearby interacting galaxies. Prior to joining SHSU-COM, he worked as a research scientist at Georgia Tech's Center for 21st Century Universities, developing data pipelines and predictive models to enhance student engagement in online courses.

• Education: PhD in Physics (University of Wyoming)
• Previous Affiliation: Georgia Tech (Research Scientist at Center for 21st Century Universities)
• Skills: Data pipelines, predictive modeling, data dashboards, web development

Research Focus: Shawn's work bridges data science and education, with applications in astrophysics and medical education. At SHSU-COM, he focuses on improving data management systems and exploring innovative uses of data for administrative and educational purposes, particularly in the context of training rural doctors.