Christian Caron, PhD
ABOUT ME
I’m a quantitative researcher with a strong background in computational social science. I hold a PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My peer-reviewed work applies advanced statistical methods to explore complex questions in the social sciences. In both academic and applied consulting settings, I’ve managed projects involving large, unstructured datasets; built predictive models; and communicated data-driven insights to diverse audiences. I’m passionate about turning data into decisions and enjoy working on applied problems where rigorous methods can make a real impact.
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To explore examples of my work, see the Portfolio and Publications sections of this site.
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EXPERIENCE
Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Senior Research Analyst
July 2022 – Present
Denver, CO
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UNC Chapel Hill, Dept. of Political Science
Researcher & Instructor
August 2016 – May 2022
EDUCATION
UNC Chapel Hill
PhD, Political Science | 2022
Chapel Hill, NC
Dissertation: Three Essays on the Political Determinants of Public Policy in the U.S. States
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UNC Chapel Hill
MA, Political Science | 2018
Chapel Hill, NC
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UCONN
BA (Honors), Political Science | 2016
Storrs, CT
GPA: 3.9 | Magna Cum Laude | Phi Beta Kappa
Recipient of Bennett Award for Best Honors Thesis and Reiter Senior Award for Graduate Study
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SKILLS & EXPERTISE
- Advanced statistical modeling, including generalized linear models, time-series forecasting, and Bayesian inference
- Proficient in R and Python for programming, data manipulation, statistical modeling, and visualization
- Practical experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods such as classification, prediction, and regularization
- Natural language processing, including sentiment analysis and topic modeling
- Strong data communicator, with experience translating statistical methods and findings for nontechnical audiences
- Extensive experience analyzing survey data, including stratified samples and weighted estimates
- Economic impact assessments
Christian Caron, PhD
Quantitative & Computational Social Scientist