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Weiqing Gu Profile

Weiqing Gu

Weiqing Gu

Biography

 Dr. Weiqing Gu, CEO of Data-to-Decision (Dasion), holds MS and PhD degrees in mathematics and an MS in Computer and Information Science. As a US citizen, she formerly directed the Clinic Program and taught as a Professor at Harvey Mudd College, where she spearheaded over a hundred CS-Math industry projects since 1998. Her research in medicine and the military utilizes ML and big data analytics extensively. In 2007, when the American Mathematical Society selected Dr. Gu and her students to present their NSF-funded research to the US Congress, she showcased the potential of mathematics to aid in curing cancer. Following this, she served as a program director at the NSF, earning an outstanding evaluation for her role in selecting transformative research proposals. 
Dr. Gu's career has also encompassed significant contributions to Big Data Analytics for the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the US Navy. She is deeply connected within the industry, having collaborated with over 50 companies through Harvey Mudd’s clinic program, including Proofpoint and Virgin Orbit, and has taught over a thousand students at both Harvey Mudd College and Claremont Graduate University. Her summer industry collaborations have included projects with over 30 companies such as UnifyID, Intel, Laserfiche, and Unilever. 
 

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