Background

Jake is a PhD student at the Harris School of Public Policy. Prior to graduate school, Jake earned a BS in mathematics and a BA in physics from the University of Chicago. He went on to earn a master’s degree in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (CAPP) from Harris.

Research

Jake is interested in tracking and characterizing the dynamics of its effects on educational attainment. He is also interested in the interaction between education and identity development, particularly for younger children. Currently, he is working to quantify statistical biases in children’s literature.