JOSEPH FLEECE
Lawrence
Summary
Dynamic Research Assistant at the University of Kansas, skilled in R and public speaking. Successfully mapped library access across Kansas, creating impactful visualizations and dashboards. Enhanced student learning as a Teaching Assistant, fostering teamwork and improving coding clarity. Passionate about data-driven community development and educational support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant – Kansas EPSCoR ARISE Project
University of Kansas
Lawrence
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with a team of researchers to map public libraries across all 105 Kansas counties.
- Use R to clean, analyze, and visualize annual library data from 1992 to 2022, tracking longitudinal trends in access, and institutional change.
- Created time-series maps and dashboards to visualize geographic and temporal shifts in library presence.
- Developed metadata documentation, and contributed to a data integration framework for statewide analysis.
- Presented findings to university stakeholders, K–12 schools, and regional organizations to support community development and planning.
- Supported the development of an interactive mapping platform to help identify disparities in access to public resources.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Data 1
University of Kansas
Lawrence
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered lectures and led lab sessions focused on coding fundamentals using Python and R
- Assessed student assignments and provided personalized feedback to enhance learning outcomes
- Supported over 30 students, resulting in a 90% improvement in code readability and project clarity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Emphasis in Statistics and Economics)
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2025
Skills
- R (R Studio)
- Python
- Microsoft Excel
- Ggplot2
- Dplyr
- Tidyr
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Public speaking
- Project coordination
- Teamwork
- Academic support
Leadership And Campus Involvement
Vice President of Academics, Delta Upsilon, University of Kansas — Oct 2022 – Dec 2023
- Founded the Delta Upsilon chapter and led efforts to raise chapter GPA from 3.0 to 3.3
- Designed academic accountability systems and hosted workshops on study skills, time management, and career development
Judicial Board Member, Delta Upsilon, University of Kansas — Aug 2023 – Present
- Enforced organizational bylaws and promoted a safe, inclusive environment for all members
- Supported peers with academic resources and fostered a culture of accountability
Timeline
Research Assistant – Kansas EPSCoR ARISE Project
University of Kansas
01.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Data 1
University of Kansas
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Emphasis in Statistics and Economics)
University of Kansas
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