Jennifer Chayes

Network Scientist

“If you’re going to be a scientist, you have to challenge the norm.”

Career Highlights
  • Managing Director of Microsoft Research New England and New York City
  • Pioneer in the emerging field of network science and phase transitions
  • Co-founded the Theory Group at Microsoft’s research lab where she creates methods to analyze the design, structures and behaviors of various growing networks such as the Internet
  • Got an early spark in math when her geometry teacher introduced her to mathematical proofs

STEM Gems Club

Is a career in Network Science in your future? Wait, what is Network Science anyway? STEM Gem Jennifer Chayes is making strides every day in this field – and changing the world. Read her story and digest. Even consider watching one of her online videos. Then, with your STEM Gems Tribe, discuss, explore, reflect, and act.

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