About

Laurie Baker joins Bates as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. She is a disease ecologist and marine biologist by training with a keen interest in data science, spatial statistics, and the use of novel data sources in decision making. Laurie earned her B.Sc. degree in marine biology at the University of St. Andrews. She completed graduate studies in marine biology at Dalhousie University (M.Sc.) and in epidemiology at the University of Glasgow (Ph.D.). The core of her research focuses on spatial and temporal patterns in human and biological systems including disease spread, animal movement, and fisheries management. During her free time, she enjoys cycling, hiking, swimming, sailing, and knitting.