Kate Starbird

Basketball player, computer scientist

Kate Starbird - Basketball player, computer scientist
Born

July 30th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player and computer scientist, significant contributions were made in both sports and academia. Played for the University of Washington women's basketball team, earning accolades during collegiate competitions. Continued a career in computer science focusing on social media and crisis informatics. Pursued research that analyzed social media's role during emergencies, combining athletic experience with academic inquiry.

Played for the University of Washington women's basketball team

Conducted research in social media and crisis informatics

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