Bio
Stephanie S. Shipp, Ph.D.
Deputy Director and Professor,
University of Virginia,
Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative,
Social and Decision Analytics Division
sss5sc@virginia.edu
My career has focused on studying and bringing innovation to programs I lead. As Deputy Director of the Social and Decision Analytics Division (SDAD) in the Biocomplexity Institute, I am creating and implementing new programs to build data science capacity in cities and counties of all sizes. Working in a team science research group, we are developing innovative methods and tools for using all data to address social science policy questions quantitatively, focusing on local communities, enhancing official statistics for the National Science Foundation, and improving our understanding of the Soldier for the U.S. Army.
As a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service, I led the Economic Assessment Office in the Advanced Technology Program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. I expanded the economic evaluation capacity of this world-renown program by inviting and funding academic researchers to work with us to conduct research. Since beginning my career at the Federal Reserve Board, I have led economic and statistical programs at the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics, creating new partnerships across the federal government through outreach and collaboration. Serving on National Academies committees, I bring my knowledge of social sciences, statistics, policy, and innovation to evaluate and inform government science and engineering programs.
My experience in science and technology policy expanded through research conducted at the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute, a non-profit organization that conducts policy analysis for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. My research and analysis of the U.S. and global advanced manufacturing trends provided input to expand the White House vision in this area. I initiated our research in understanding technology transfer which led to several additional projects with the Energy Department and the Department of Defense. Through initiatives I proposed, STPI increased and expanded their visibility and presence in federal science agencies.
Deputy Director and Professor,
University of Virginia,
Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative,
Social and Decision Analytics Division
sss5sc@virginia.edu
My career has focused on studying and bringing innovation to programs I lead. As Deputy Director of the Social and Decision Analytics Division (SDAD) in the Biocomplexity Institute, I am creating and implementing new programs to build data science capacity in cities and counties of all sizes. Working in a team science research group, we are developing innovative methods and tools for using all data to address social science policy questions quantitatively, focusing on local communities, enhancing official statistics for the National Science Foundation, and improving our understanding of the Soldier for the U.S. Army.
As a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service, I led the Economic Assessment Office in the Advanced Technology Program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. I expanded the economic evaluation capacity of this world-renown program by inviting and funding academic researchers to work with us to conduct research. Since beginning my career at the Federal Reserve Board, I have led economic and statistical programs at the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics, creating new partnerships across the federal government through outreach and collaboration. Serving on National Academies committees, I bring my knowledge of social sciences, statistics, policy, and innovation to evaluate and inform government science and engineering programs.
My experience in science and technology policy expanded through research conducted at the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute, a non-profit organization that conducts policy analysis for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. My research and analysis of the U.S. and global advanced manufacturing trends provided input to expand the White House vision in this area. I initiated our research in understanding technology transfer which led to several additional projects with the Energy Department and the Department of Defense. Through initiatives I proposed, STPI increased and expanded their visibility and presence in federal science agencies.
