Josh Minot
About Josh Minot
Josh Minot is a Graduate Fellow at MassMutual and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, with extensive experience in agricultural and data science research.
Current Positions
Josh Minot is currently a Graduate Fellow at MassMutual, a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Vermont in the Burlington, Vermont Area. These positions reflect his ongoing engagement in both academia and industry, as he contributes to research and practical projects.
Past Professional Experience
Josh Minot has held various research and managerial roles in agricultural and academic settings. He worked as a Research Assistant at the Gund Institute at UVM, a Sales and Accounts Manager at the Center for an Agricultural Economy, and a Fellow at the Four College Biomath Consortium. Additionally, he has experience as an Intern at Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture and had multiple roles at Hampshire College, including Teacher's Assistant and Economics Research Intern.
Educational Background
Josh Minot completed his M.S. in Complex Systems and Data Science at the University of Vermont from 2017 to 2019. He earned his B.A. in Agroecological Engineering and Agribusiness from Hampshire College, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Further, he attended Vermont Commons School from 2006 to 2012. His educational journey reflects a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of agriculture and data science.
Research and Scholarly Contributions
Josh Minot has made significant contributions to the field of informatics and agricultural systems. He developed a novel data analysis tool for agricultural network systems during his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh and has published research in this area. Additionally, he presented his findings at the 2022 International Conference on Complex Systems and has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate data science methodologies into agricultural research.
Mentoring and Teaching
Throughout his career, Josh Minot has been involved in mentoring and teaching roles. At the University of Pittsburgh, he has mentored undergraduate students in data science projects, guiding them through complex analysis and research tasks. His teaching experience also includes multiple TA positions at Hampshire College, where he supported coursework and student learning in various subjects.