Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Mark Pedigo, a PhD data scientist, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey to data science, the life and death problems he has addressed using data science, including a study of mothers and infants in Mississippi, and another diving into data about opioid prescribing providers. Mark talked about his first programming job for an educational software company, where he evaluated the quality of burps to add to a game. Mark, a jazz musician, is seeking his next opportunity to solve meaningful problems with his advanced skill set.