Dr. Rebecca Steorts

Biography

Rebecca Carter Steorts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistical Science at Duke University. She has a diverse range of research interests, primarily focusing on statistical methods for analyzing data from various applications, including public health and social science. As a principal investigator, she has led projects examining the biases in record linkage and the contributions of foreign-born scientists in the U.S. workforce. Steorts is actively involved in advancing methodologies in record linkage and entity resolution, leveraging large datasets to improve data integrity and insights. She has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has received grants from prestigious organizations, including the National Science Foundation and Google Inc. Steorts completed her Ph.D. at the University of Florida in 2012, after earning her M.S. at Clemson University and B.S. at Davidson College. Her work emphasizes the practical implications of statistical modeling and data science, particularly in understanding complex data patterns and improving decision-making processes in real-world applications.

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