- Ashton Roess is a Adjunct Lecturer for the Computer Information Systems Department within the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. She received her Master of Applied Data Analytics (MSADA) and Bachelor of Exercise Science (BS) from Appalachian State University in 2023 and 2024. She also works remotely as a Clinical Data Associate for PharPoint Research, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) based in Durham, NC and Wilmington, NC. She has worked for PharPoint's data management and programming department for 3 years as an intern and clinical data associate assisting various BioTech and Pharmaceutical companies reach their clinical trial goals.
- Ashton's research interests include healthcare data analytics, data management, data governance, people analytics and clinical research. As a recent graduate with hands-on experience in clinical data management and a background in tutoring and healthcare research, she is committed to fostering an welcoming environment for all students that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application. Ashton's teaching philosophy centers on the belief that learning should be an engaging, interactive, and a relevant process where students not only grasp analytical concepts but also understand real-world applications.
Title: Special Faculty
Department: Department of Computer Information Systems
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