Jakini Kauba

Jakini Kauba is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University's College of Science. She focuses on computational biology and social justice research through stochastic processes and topological data analysis. She is part of the Cook Lab, exploring applications of optimal transport and spatial Poisson processes to biological systems.

• Educational Background: BS in Biological Sciences (Human Biology, NC State University, 2017), MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (NC A&T SU, 2019), BA and MA in Mathematics (UNC Greensboro, 2020 and 2022).

Her research bridges mathematical modeling with societal equity, particularly examining gerrymandering, healthcare disparities, and educational access. She applies algebraic and statistical methods to analyze structural racism and improve cultural competencies in medical practices through quantitative frameworks.

Recent publications include Statistical Models of Ballot Truncation in Ranked Choice Elections (2024) and Topological Analysis of U.S. City Demographics (2024). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of mathematics to address inequities in policy, healthcare, and education.

• Selected Talks: "Stochastic Approach to Modeling Drug Delivery" (2025), "Quantification of Endosomal Escape" (2024), "Quantifying Hierarchy in Mathematical Sciences Departments" (2024), "Structural Racism and Healthcare" (2022), and "ANOVA Origins" (2019).

She is actively involved in professional societies including the National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), and American Mathematical Society (AMS). Her academic journey reflects a commitment to integrating mathematics with social advocacy.