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Chris Wiggins

b. 1971

American data scientist

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About Chris Wiggins

Born 1971. Chris Wiggins is a mathematician, scientist and university teacher, known for HackNY and The New York Times.

Chris Wiggins is an associate professor of applied mathematics at Columbia University in New York City. In 2010 he co-founded hackNY, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting students with startups in New York City. From 2013 to 2026, he was the Chief Data Scientist at The New York Times. Since 2026 he has been the head of machine learning and AI science at CNN.

Career In 2017, Chris Wiggins, along with Matthew L. Jones, introduced a new course to Columbia called "Data: Past, Present, Future". The course syllabus, lectures, labs, and resources are available online. As of May 2026, he is the Adviser to the Dean for AI Strategy at Columbia College.

Notable works "ARACNE: an algorithm for the reconstruction of gene regulatory networks in a mammalian cellular context"

Awards In 2007, he received the Janette and Armen Avanessians Diversity Award at Columbia University.

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Important facts

Born
1971
Birth century
Known for
HackNY, The New York Times
Education
Princeton University, Columbia College (New York)
Employers
Columbia University, The New York Times, HackNY
Also known as
Chris H. Wiggins, Chris H Wiggins, Christopher H. Wiggins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Chris Wiggins's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Wiggins?

American data scientist

When was Chris Wiggins born?

Chris Wiggins was born in 1971.

What is Chris Wiggins's occupation?

Chris Wiggins is a mathematician, scientist and university teacher.

What is Chris Wiggins known for?

Chris Wiggins is known for HackNY and The New York Times.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Wiggins

· Wikidata: Q85752237

· DBpedia: Chris Wiggins (data scientist)

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