Katy Williams

Katy Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College, with expertise in data visualization and human-computer interaction.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Arizona
• M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Arizona
• B.S. in Computer Science from Davidson College

Her research focuses on creating visualizations for technical datasets and understanding how people interpret data through sketches. She co-founded the PRONTO Lab (PRoductive ONline TOols) with Prof. Laurie Heyer, where she worked on online tools for data exploration. Williams actively promotes inclusivity in computer science through mentoring women+ in the field, hosting social events, and leading student volunteers at the IEEE VIS Conference.