Instructors

Learn From Practitioners Who've Made the Transition

Our instructors aren’t just academics—they’re professionals who pivoted from STEM research and professional practice into sports analytics and higher education research.

Albert Cohen

PhD Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University

Courses: MTH 801 (Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025)

Emilio Xavier Esposito

PhD Computational Chemistry, Duquesne University

Courses: STT 834 (Spring 2024, Spring 2026), MTH 803 (Spring 2025, Spring 2026)

Leonard C Johnson

PhD Statistics, Western Michigan University

Courses: STT 832 (Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025)

Erin Neaton

PhD Psychology, Michigan State University

Courses: STT 834 (Spring 2024)

Trevor Nill

BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University

Courses: MTH 803 (Spring 2024)