Frieda Fein

Frieda Fein is a Data Scientist currently working at the U.S. Department of State.12 She has a strong background in data analytics, with experience applying these skills to various fields including policy evaluation, political campaigns, and international development work.1

Education and Research

Frieda holds a master's degree from Oregon State University.3 During her time there, she conducted research on refugee camps in Africa. Her M.S. thesis defense, titled "Are refugee camps refuges? A spatially explicit analysis of security threats to African refugee camps (1997-2016)," indicates her interest in using data analysis to study complex humanitarian issues.4

Early Achievements

Before her professional career, Frieda demonstrated her aptitude for scientific research at a young age. She was an alumna of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2009 and the Intel Science Talent Search in 2010.5 This early involvement in prestigious science competitions suggests a long-standing passion for scientific inquiry and research.

Skills and Expertise

As a Data Scientist, Frieda is proficient in:

• Statistics
• Data visualization
• Reporting
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Her work likely involves applying these skills to analyze complex datasets and provide insights that inform policy decisions at the U.S. Department of State.

While specific details about her current projects at the State Department are not available, her background suggests she may be involved in data-driven analysis of international issues, potentially including refugee and conflict-related topics given her previous research interests.