Linda Clark

Dr. Linda Clark is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Director of the Data Science Initiative Online Program at Brown University, with a secondary affiliation at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. She specializes in developing undergraduate data science curricula, including courses like DATA 0200 (Data Science Fluency) and DATA 1150 (Data Science Fellows). Her work focuses on integrating data science and literacy into academic programs and collaborating with the Providence School District to enhance accessibility for underrepresented students.

Education:

• PhD in Higher Education, Pennsylvania State University (2001)
• MEd in Counselor Education, Pennsylvania State University (1991)
• BS in Psychology, Clark University (1989)

Research Interests: Dr. Clark's research examines organizational assessment and operational challenges in higher education, including program evaluation and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has contributed to NSF-funded grants analyzing student outcomes and previously held faculty roles in Statistics (Penn State) and Educational Leadership (Central Connecticut State University).

Grants & Collaborations: Active on NSF grants investigating student outcomes and collaborates with Providence Schools to introduce data science to middle schoolers. Her corporate consulting experience includes statistical analysis for healthcare and customer survey projects.

Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives within the Data Science Institute and Sheridan Center, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and equity in STEM education.