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Kristen Gore serves as an Assistant Professor of Data Science within the School of Computer and Information Sciences at Willamette University, bringing significant industry experience from HP Inc. where she provided technical leadership in quality systems and statistical strategy for manufacturing operations. Her appointment bridges academic rigor with real-world applications of data science.
Dr. Gore's educational background demonstrates strong quantitative foundations:
- B.S. in Meteorology and Statistics, North Carolina State University (2009)
- Ph.D. in Statistics, Columbia University (2014)
Her research integrates statistical methodology with critical applications across Environmental Statistics and Quality Control. She has evaluated air quality legislation impacts on tropospheric ozone and particulate matter, developed environmental forecasting models for spring freeze probabilities, and created manufacturing sampling strategies optimizing cost-quality tradeoffs. This applied focus extends to her passion for STEM education and outreach.
Professor Gore's teaching excellence is formally recognized through her Howard Levene Outstanding Teaching Award from Columbia University.
- Howard Levene Outstanding Teaching Award (2012)
While specific grant details aren't provided, her industry role at HP demonstrates experience leading high-impact statistical initiatives with tangible outcomes. She actively mentors through K-12 STEM outreach, coaching LEGO robotics for elementary students and conducting middle school STEM lessons. At Willamette, she focuses on developing students' appreciation for real-world data science applications through both classroom instruction and community engagement.
Though no formal research lab is mentioned, Professor Gore's work extends beyond campus through her sustained STEM outreach efforts, fostering early interest in data-driven problem solving within local communities.
