Samantha Csik

Samantha Csik is a Lecturer at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management and Data Training Coordinator at the National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis (NCEAS), University of California, Santa Barbara. She develops curricula for the Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) program, focusing on accessible technical education.

Research interests include data communication, visualization techniques, and inclusive pedagogy for environmental data science. She co-organizes R-Ladies Santa Barbara to support diverse participation in programming communities.

Education includes an MS in Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology (UC Santa Barbara) and a BS in Marine Biology (Northeastern University).