Chelsea Parlett

Chelsea Parlett

Office Location: Keck Center for Science and Engineering Swenson Hall N325

Biography

EDUCATION/TRAINING

2017 - 2021 (expected)

Ph.D. in Computational and Data Science, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University (Mentor: Dr. Erik Linstead)

2017 - 2019

M.S. in Computational and Data Science, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University (Mentor: Dr. Erik Linstead)

2011 - 2015

B.S. in Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, University of California, San Diego

RESEARCH/TEACHING INTERESTS

Chelsea’s research interests center around applying novel statistical and machine learning methods to behavioral data in areas such as Psychology.  She specializes in unsupervised machine learning and bayesian statistics. As an instructor, Chelsea values using new, engaging technology and other pedagogical techniques (such as flipped classes, and simulation-based instruction for statistical concepts) in order to better serve students and to help them develop a sense of passion and engagement for their subjects.