Benjamin Blair
About Benjamin Blair
Benjamin Blair is a Senior Data Scientist and Research Scientist 3 at the Minnesota Department of Health, with a diverse background in academia and research. He has held various positions at multiple universities, including postdoctoral roles and adjunct faculty positions, and has earned degrees in Finance and Freshwater Sciences.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Benjamin Blair serves as a Senior Data Scientist and Research Scientist 3 at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to support public health initiatives and research efforts.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Blair accumulated extensive experience in academic settings. He worked at the University of Colorado Denver as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Visiting Researcher, and Adjunct Lecturer from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Technical Lead and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Minnesota from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Professional Research Assistant at the University of Colorado from 2015 to 2018.
Teaching Experience
Benjamin Blair has a background in teaching at the university level. He was an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2006 to 2009. He also held a position as Adjunct Faculty and Faculty Research Sponsor at the University of Denver for one year from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Benjamin Blair's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his studies at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Postsecondary Business Education with a Finance Emphasis from 2005 to 2006. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Freshwater Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee between 2010 and 2014.
Research Assistant Experience
From 2010 to 2014, Benjamin Blair worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This role contributed to his research skills and experience in the field of freshwater sciences, which he later applied in his academic and professional endeavors.