Joe Petrecca

I am a PhD student in Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University, working with the Kerzendorf Group. My research focuses on using natural language processing and machine learning to better understand scientific research and to connect researchers across disciplines. While my primary research lies in metascience, I also have experience in astrophysics and geophysics from my undergraduate studies, and I enjoy collaborating with astrophysicists in our lab. I hold a BS in Computer Science with a specialization in Data Science, along with minors in Astrophysics and Mathematics, from The College of New Jersey.

Title Description
Project(s): nan
Primary Role: Graduate Student

Education

Institution Years Qualification
Michigan State University 2025 - Present PhD in Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
The College of New Jersey 2022 - 2025 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Data Science Specialization)

Experience

Institute Years Role
Michigan State University 2025 - Present Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering PhD Graduate Student researching metascience in the Kerzendorf Group

Awards & Recognition

Title Year Given For
Charles H. Goldberg – Norman Neff Award 2025 Awarded to a graduating senior for academic achievement and contributions in computer science.
AIDMM NRT Traineeship 2025 - Present Selected as a trainee in the NSF-funded AIDMM NRT program and supported through interdisciplinary training at the intersection of data, modeling, and machine learning.