Bennett Ferris
About Bennett Ferris
Bennett Ferris is a data scientist with a PhD in systems neuroscience and expertise in Python programming, machine learning, and statistics. He has held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at Guru and Civis Analytics, and has a strong interest in the intersection of data science and politics.
Work at Civis Analytics
Bennett Ferris has been employed at Civis Analytics as a Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to analyze complex datasets and contribute to projects that intersect data science and politics. His work involves utilizing machine learning and statistical methods to derive insights that inform decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Bennett Ferris holds a PhD in systems neuroscience from The Rockefeller University, where he studied from 2013 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology from Brown University, completing his studies there from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science, particularly in machine learning and statistics, where he demonstrates proficiency in coding with Python.
Background
Bennett Ferris began his academic journey at Brown University, where he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his research experience at The Rockefeller University, serving as a Graduate Student from 2013 to 2019 and later as a Postdoctoral Researcher in 2019. Additionally, he gained practical experience as a Data Science Fellow at Insight Data Science from 2019 to 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Civis Analytics, Bennett Ferris held several positions in data science. He worked at Guru as a Data Scientist II from 2020 to 2022 and briefly as a Data Scientist III in 2022. His teaching experience includes roles as a Teaching Assistant at Brown University and the Marine Biological Laboratory, where he demonstrated a passion for engaging students in complex subjects.
Research Interests
Bennett Ferris has a keen interest in the intersection of data science and politics. His background in systems neuroscience and data science allows him to explore how data-driven insights can influence political decision-making and public policy. This interest informs his current work and research initiatives.