Clarissa A
- Research Program Mentor
MIDS at Duke University
Expertise
Data Science, Social Sciences, public policy, policing and criminal law,
Bio
Clarissa is passionate about leveraging data science to drive impactful social sciences research. With a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Data Science from Duke University, she has developed expertise in causal inference, statistical modeling, experiment design, machine learning, optimization, etc. Clarissa has applied these skills in various projects, including analyzing opioid control regulations and improving the accuracy of Spotify song genre predictions. Most of her work is grounded in a commitment to using data science to inform and enhance public policy decisions. Outside of her professional endeavors, Clarissa finds joy in long-distance running, and she loves exploring diverse genres and topics through reading. Her hobbies not only keep her physically active but also continually expand her knowledge and perspective, contributing to her holistic approach to problem-solving and innovation.Project ideas
Public Institution Accountability
There's a wealth of public data available on the internet about public institutions, but most of it is hidden in disaggregation. With data science skills like web scraping and statistical analysis, we can gather and analyze this data to uncover biases and mismanagement in small jurisdictions that do not have tools for this purpose in place. By doing this, we can make the actions of elected officials more transparent and help the public hold them accountable. This kind of research not only empowers us as citizens but also contributes to a more just and transparent society. The results can be shared with the institution and the people they serve through a website or a small application.