JaCoya

JaCoya has a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Mathematics. She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Northwestern University. While getting her Ph.D., she earned an MS in Earth and Planetary Science and a certificate in Integrated Data Science. Her research focuses on designing tools to promote data analysis and the data decision-making process.

JaCoya has over six years of research experience participating in internships for various federal government agencies such as the Department of Energy and NASA. She has more than ten years of STEM-related teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. Facilitating STEM programs that introduce learners to concepts such as seismology, wearable technologies, IoT devices, programming languages, and data science. She is passionate about introducing individuals to STEM to impact the next generation of STEM leaders.