Katherine Miner (she/her)
PhD Student · University of Chicago
I am a PhD student in the Committee on Computational and Applied Math at the University of Chicago, where I am advised by Matthew Stephens. Prior to this, I earned a B.S. in Mathematics (with minors in Computer Science and Political Science) from MIT in 2024. I am deeply grateful for the mentorship I received during my time there, particularly from Jörn Dunkel, Jorge Reyes, Nick Jones, and Lydia Bourouiba.
Research
My primary research focuses on developing novel statistical methods to understand complex genomic data, particularly through models that detect causal genetic variants. I am also interested in spatial population genetics, as well as broader applications of mathematical modeling in epidemiology and political science.
Teaching
This autumn, I will be an instructor of record for MATH 151 at UChicago. I will also be supporting fellow graduate students in refining their teaching as part of the CCTL Graduate Fellows program.
Students are always welcome to reach out via email.
For more, see my teaching page.
Other
Outside of research and teaching, you can often find me:
- advocating for my peers as a CAM Student Representative and PSD Dean's Student Advisory Committee member
- singing in a graduate-school a cappella group
- enjoying everything Chicago has to offer!