{"id":8,"date":"2024-12-13T09:48:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:53:42","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/","title":{"rendered":"Jasmine Burgess"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-582ff0e6\">Welcome To My Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">I am a PhD Student with the Statistics and Operations Research with Industry (STOR-i) CDT at 糖心视频 in collaboration with the British Red Cross. My primary research interest is developing statistical models, in particular latent variable models, for humanitarian decision making. My supervisors are <a href=\"https:\/\/gabrieltwallin.github.io\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gabrieltwallin.github.io\/\">Gabriel Wallin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=_Gh-XMwAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\">Rachel McCrea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/maths\/people\/jessica-bridgen2\">Jess Bridgen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Kyushu-workshop1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\" 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https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Kyushu_shrine-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visiting the stunning Meoto Iwa gate on the island of Kyushu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/IMPS_award-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/IMPS_award-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/IMPS_award-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/IMPS_award-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Receiving the travel award on stage at the IMPS conference award ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2025\/01\/Grad_Pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2025\/01\/Grad_Pic.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2025\/01\/Grad_Pic-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Graduating in front of Durham Cathedral with my parents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"609\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg 439w, https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/01\/image-216x300.jpeg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Running a Chess Workshop in Preston, Lancashire. Source: https:\/\/lancashirechess.uk\/news\/junior-coaching-day-5th-october-2024\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Achievements and Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I received a travel award from the International Psychometrics Society in order to attend their IMPS conference, held at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea in July 2026. I presented my work on mixed-resolution latent variable models for mapping deprivation and social unrest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I was invited to present at the &#8220;Next-Generation Factor Models for Social Data Science&#8221; workshop at Kyushu University, Japan in July 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For June-August 2026, I am supervising a summer research student at STOR-i with a project on the causes of multi-dimensional poverty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I graduated in 2025 with a <strong>Masters in Research <\/strong>from 糖心视频; during the course of this degree, I began my research collaboration with British Red Cross.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I worked as a <strong>Technical Business Analyst <\/strong>from 2023-24, where I gained skills in SQL, data-analysis and professional code-writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I graduated in 2023 with a <strong>Masters in Mathematics <\/strong>from Durham University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educational Outreach<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In August 2026, I presented about the PhD experience at STOR-i and answered questions from undergraduates doing a summer research placement at 糖心视频.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In January 2026, I attended Glasgow University and presented on my research and academic journey to undergraduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I worked at the PhD Your Way event to encourage students from underrepresented groups to consider a PhD in mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have worked in educational outreach<strong> <\/strong>for Durham University&#8217;s Levelling Up Programme, Problem Solving Matters, Young Minds Big Maths and The Sutton Trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I also enjoy playing chess and am proud to be in the top 100 female players in England as of January 2025 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/rating.englishchess.org.uk\/v2\/new\/list_top_players.php?env=N&amp;domain=S&amp;age_class=none&amp;age_col=age31dec&amp;gender=female&amp;nation=ENG&amp;type=rating\">ECF Top Players<\/a> to check if this is still true).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I also work as a Chess Coach for junior players, and taught three classes and ran a chess club at St Stephens&#8217; School, Preston in the 2025-26 academic year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I love gardening and am the proud owner of an allotment growing leeks, tomatoes, runner beans and cauliflowers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-1bc98dcc\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-912d3798\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am a PhD Student with the Statistics and Operations Research with Industry (STOR-i) CDT at 糖心视频 in collaboration&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/92"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272,"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/stor-i-student-sites\/jasmine-burgess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}