Summary
Easton White is a quantitative biologist and data scientist who applies systems thinking to ecological, seafood, infectious disease, and coastal management challenges, drawing on 12 years of research experience. As an Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire and Associate Editor for the Ecological Society of America, he leads a lab that uses mathematical and statistical tools to translate complex data into actionable decisions. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers and secured more than $4M in competitive funding from NSF, EPA, and USDA, demonstrating sustained interdisciplinary impact. Easton advises non-profits, start-ups, and local governments on data-driven strategy and organizational design, helping teams implement processes that scale evidence into policy and practice. Trained with a PhD from UC Davis and a background combining biological sciences and mathematics, he blends rigorous theory with practical applications. Beyond publications and grants, he deliberately bridges research, education, and decision-making systems to strengthen how people and ideas thrive.
12 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at University of California, Davis
Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences + Math, Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences + Math at Arizona State University
Associate of Science - AS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Associate of Science - AS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Scottsdale Community College