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Steven Worthington

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director of Data Science Services & Lead Data Scientist at Harvard University
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Steven Worthington is the Director of Data Science Services at Harvard Universitys Institute for Quantitative Social Science. With a Ph. D. from New York University and a Masters from Harvard, he specializes in statistical modeling and machine learning, leading a team that supports academic researchers across numerous disciplines.

Originally from northern England, Steven has also lived in New York and Helsinki. In his spare time, he unwinds by spending time with his dog, Beckett, and pursuing his interest in photography, which offers a creative outlet from his analytical work.

His Ph. D. dissertation focused on developing new approaches to Late Miocene hominoid systematics, reflecting a deep, long-standing interest in evolutionary biology.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director of Data Science Services & Lead Data Scientist
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

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Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Steven cares about

Research Facilitation
He leads a team at Harvard that helps researchers overcome technical and statistical hurdles at every stage of their work, from study design to publication.
Computational Biology
His Ph. D. is in Biological Anthropology and his expertise includes phylogenetic methods, indicating a strong interest in applying data science to the life sciences.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Director of Data Science Services & Lead Data Scientist
Harvard University
11-2018 - 10-2021
Manager of Data Science Services & Senior Data Scientist
Harvard University
11-2015 - 10-2018
Data Scientist and Research Associate
Harvard University
11-2012 - 10-2015
Data Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow
Harvard University
11-2011 - 10-2012
Statistics and Programming Consultant
Harvard University
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Education
9-2021 - 5-2024
Master's degree (MLA)
Harvard University
2008 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
New York University
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Influence (I)

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