Degree(s): Computer Science
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Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester
Graduate Institution: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Photo Credit: Dr. Brandeis Marshall
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Dr. Brandeis Marshall is a computer scientist focusing on the racial, gendered and socioeconomic impact of data in technology. She is a professor of computer science at Spelman College and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Dr. Marshall supports data literacy and understanding, sharing best data practices and broadening participation in tech (specifically, computer and data science). Her interests include designing data science pedagogy for marginalized communities and assessing the sociotechnical impact of Black Twitter.
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Fun Fact: As a child, she took dance lessons (including ballet, tap, and jazz classes) for nearly 10 years.
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