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Rebecca Willett

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Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at University of Chicago
📍 United States

Rebecca Willett is the Worah Family Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at the University of Chicago, where she also serves as the Faculty Director for the AI+Science initiative. Her expertise covers machine learning, signal processing, and large-scale data analysis, building upon her PhD from Rice University.

She is a recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and was a member of the DARPA Computer Science Study Group.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Professor of Statistics and Computer Science
Location
United States
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AI in Science
As the Faculty Director for the AI+Science initiative, she is actively focused on integrating artificial intelligence into various fields of scientific research and discovery.
Research Funding
She co-authored an article for Fortune magazine advocating for sustained federal research funding to ensure the United States remains a leader in AI and science.
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Career

Work history

7-2018
Professor of Statistics and Computer Science
University of Chicago
8-2013 - 6-2018
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1-2013 - 8-2013
Associate Professor
Duke University
8-2005 - 12-2012
Assistant Professor
Duke University
In the press

Media appearances

AI in Science: Thought Leader Interview with Rebecca Willett, Professor of Statistics and Computer Science, University of Chicago. Featured in IRIWeb
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How AI is Transforming Scientific Research, with Rebecca Willett. Featured in Facebook (University of Chicago)
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Education
2000 - 2005
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Rice University
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - BS
Duke University
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