Data Science Health Education

Maureen K. Johnson, Ph.D.

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Casselberry, FL 32707

Phone: 618-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Statistical analyst specializing in the input, analysis, and interpretation of data. Passionate about exploratory data analysis, conducting hypothesis, and developing regression models. Proficient in the use of \statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, and R), programming languages (Python), and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Excel). Frequently sought for the provision of statistical consulting. Excellent communication of statistical findings to various audiences and stakeholder groups. Seeking to use my analytical and communication skills in data input and statistical analysis position..

EDUCATION

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION (HEALTH EDUCATION), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, August 2006.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (HEALTH EDUCATION), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, May 2000.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh,

PA, May 1993. Major: Psychology; Minor: Biochemistry

SPECIALIZED GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BIOSTATISTICS, University of California San Diego Extension, La Jolla, CA. June 2012. Successfully completed the following courses: Biostatistics, SAS Programming, Clinical Biostatistics, and Biostatistics in Clinical Trials.

DATA SCIENCE, Center for Technology and Management Education, The California Institute of Technology, September 2023. Successfully completed the following courses: Math Refresher (linear algebra, calculus), Statistics Essentials for Data Science, R Programming for Data Science, Python for Data Science, Applied Data Science with Python, Machine Learning, and Tableau.

WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Associate Professor, Health Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, Fall Semester 2008 to August 2024.

Department of Applied Health Sciences, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Took the lead in data analysis and interpretation for research papers in national and national scientific journals.

Developed hypotheses, conducted exploratory data analyses, and generated regression models in research.

Experienced instructor of on-campus and web-based courses such as Biostatistics, Research Methods for Health Sciences, Health Program Evaluation at the undergraduate and graduate levels

For more than 12 years, instructed university students in the application of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, development of linear regression models, and the incorporation of software in the analysis of data and the interpretation of the findings.

Nominated for 2021 Foundational Studies Award in Quantitative Literacy for instruction of undergraduate Biostatistics course.

Recipient of 2012 Association for Health Education AAHE /HEDIR Technology Award for outstanding contribution to technology in health education.

Conducted community assessment, used statistical findings to persuade the national headquarters of Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide funding for a specific county in Indiana (instead of a county the headquarters administrators and staff had designated.

Health Education Instructor, August 2006 to August 2008.

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

Instructed health education majors and non-majors in various health education courses, including Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Environmental Health, and Community Health

Participated in curriculum review and revision for health education program.

Developed health education program website.

Maintained assigned courses with Blackboard Academic Suite™.

Developed technology course for health education program

STATISTICAL/MATHEMATICS COURSES COMPLETED

Biostatistics (statistics)

Calculus (mathematics)

Clinical Biostatistics (statistics)

Inferential Statistics (statistics)

Math Refresher for Data Science (mathematics)

Multiple Regression (statistics)

Principles of Measurement (statistics)

R Programing for Data Science (statistics)

SAS Programming (statistics)

Statistics Essentials for Data Science (statistics)

Vital Statistics (statistics)

STATISTICAL/QUANTITATIVE COURSES INSTRUCTED

Epidemiology and Biostatistics (more than 50% statistics and mathematics/2 years undergraduate level)

Introduction to Biostatistics (statistics/12.5 years undergraduate and graduate levels)

Research Methods in Health (incorporates statistics/2.5 years undergraduate and 0.5 years graduate)

SKILLS

SAS, SPSS, Excel, R-Programming, AcaStat statistical analysis programs.

Python (including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, MatPlotLib, and SciKit Learn) and basic SQL.

Data visualization (e.g., Tableau)

Extensive application of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (including regression modeling)

Analysis of complex data sets with sample sizes greater than 50,000 and more than 600 variables.

Excellent communication of analysis and interpretation of statistical results to individuals with limited statistical experience.

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PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED

Wotring, A. J., Hutchins, M., Johnson, M. K., Ferng, S., Strawser, Pfrank, H. Warner, M., Behrendt, L. (2021). COVID-19 uptake among college students at a midwestern university. Journal of Community Health, 47, 292-297.

Demographic Characteristics Age, Race, and Gender and Type of Opioid Narcotic Prescribed in Washington, Indiana

Johnson, M. K., McInerney, M. C., Yen, W.-J., Hutchins, M. D. (2016). Television and electronic device use and overweight/obesity status: children and adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorders. Universal Journal of Public Health, 4(5), 259-267. http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=5091

Johnson, M. K., Uruakpa-Nweke, F. O. (2014). Comparing health impairments in special health care needs children with and without diabetes. Universal Journal of Public HealthJo 2(1), 17-24. www.hrpub.org/download/20131215/UJPH3-17601352.pdf

Peterson, Y., Hutchins, M. D., Johnson, M. K., Florence, C. (2013). Reported condom use in students enrolled in a personal health and wellness course. The Health Educator, 45(2), 13-19.

Johnson M. K (2013). Investigating the relationship of nutrition- and exercise-compromising health impairments with autism spectrum disorders among children with special health care needs. American Journal of Health Education. 44(4):

Johnson M. K., Carter M. R. (2011). Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Literature for Health Educators. American Journal of Health Education. 42(5): 309-316.

Tremethick M. J., Johnson M. K., Carter M. R (2011). Advance directives and the role of health educators: Applying the Theory of Reasoned Action. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 14:68-76

Johnson, M. K. (2009). Community college students’ perceptions of stress. Journal of Biology of Exercise, 5(1): 15-27.

Johnson M K., Tremethick M. J (2009). A virtual conference for undergraduate health education students: international implications. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 12:194-202.

PRESENTATIONS

Johnson, M. K. (2015). Children and Childhoods, "Comparing Nutritional- and Exercise-Compromising Health Impairments in Special Health Care Needs Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and without Autism Spectrum Disorders," Unit for the Study of Children and Childhoods, University Campus, Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom. (July 15, 2015).

Johnson, M. K., Hutchins, M. D., Yen, W.-J. (2015). Children and Childhoods, "Contributions of Family Meals, Lack of Physical Activity, and Media Consumption to Overweight or Obesity Status among Children and Youth with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders," Unit for the Study of Children and Childhoods, University Campus, Suffolk, United Kingdom, Ipswich, United Kingdom. (July 14, 2015).

Johnson M.K. (2012). Increasing Health Education SPF with AAHE4Me.” AAHE/HEDIR Technology Award Recipient Presentation. Webinar. September 17, 2012.

Tremethick M. J., Johnson M. K., Carter M. R (2011). Advance directives and the role of health educators: Applying the Theory of Reasoned Action. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 14:68-76

Johnson, M. K. (2009). Community college students’ perceptions of stress. Journal of Biology of Exercise, 5(1): 15-27.

Johnson M K., Tremethick M. J (2009). A virtual conference for undergraduate health education students: international implications. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 12:194-202.

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