Dr. Mark Hansen

Biography

Mark Hansen is the David Helen Gurley Brown Professor of Journalism at Columbia Journalism School and serves as the Director of the David Helen Gurley Brown Institute of Media Innovation. With a background that includes significant positions on both coasts of the United States, Hansen has contributed extensively to fields such as statistics, data journalistic practice, and algorithmic storytelling. His work involves cutting-edge visualization techniques and the presentation of data to the public. In addition to his academic roles, he acts as an affiliated member of the Center Affiliations Committee and has held various appointments, including at UCLA in the Departments of Statistics, Design, Media Arts, and Electrical Engineering. Hansen's contributions bridge the intersection of data, art, and technology, exemplified by his collaborations with noted artists and institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Whitney Museum. He has also been involved with significant research initiatives, such as the NSF Science Technology Center focused on sensor networks.

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