Dr. Matthew Zeidenberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Zeidenberg is a Clinical Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of New York University, specializing in teaching courses related to Python programming, data science, and artificial intelligence. He is the faculty director of NYU's Pathways AI program, which provides undergraduate students with exposure to AI research. His extensive teaching experience includes leading a 13-week data science intensive course designed to train students for careers in data science. His research interests encompass areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science education, workforce development, and social experiments, with a focus on applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze large educational data sets and promote effective training programs in labor markets. Dr. Zeidenberg has authored a book on neural networks and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed articles in the domains of educational data science and labor market analysis. He has also held significant positions at Abt Associates, focusing on evaluating workforce development programs and utilizing data science methodologies to inform policy decisions. Zeidenberg holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in Physics from Harvard University.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

New York University • New York, New York

Teaches courses in computer science with an emphasis on Python, SQL, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Principal Data Scientist, Lead Data Science Instructor

2020-04-01 — 2021-12-01

Galvanize • New York, New York

Led instruction in a 13-week full-time immersive program covering various data science topics.

Senior Scientist

2014-01-01 — 2020-03-01

Abt Associates • New York, New York

Led multiple research evaluation projects and applied machine learning techniques.

Senior Research Associate

2006-10-01 — 2014-01-01

Community College Research Center • New York, New York

Conducted research on college student data and analyzed program evaluations.

Research Analyst

1991-09-01 — 2006-09-01

Center on Wisconsin Strategy • Madison, Wisconsin

Performed research on regional economic and workforce development topics.

Instructor

1985-09-01 — 1991-09-01

University of Wisconsin Computer Sciences Department • Madison, Wisconsin

Taught computer science courses focusing on programming and artificial intelligence.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.