Margaret Tobey
Data Sciences
- Email: mgtobey@ncsu.edu
Margaret Tobey is a Ph.D. student in the Operations Research Program at NC State University. She is interested in using data science and operations research methods for applications in public service and social issues. She has experience teaching the undergraduate course, Deterministic Models in Industrial Engineering and served as the President of the Operations Research Graduate Student Association. When not working on her research, you may find her running or biking around Raleigh and racing in triathlons. She most recently qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
Research Interests
Margaret’s research uses data science and machine learning to combat human trafficking. Her current projects develop interpretable machine-learning models for detecting and disrupting human trafficking in the illicit massage industry. She uses natural language processing and geospatial analysis, among other techniques, in building prediction models that can be implemented by counter-trafficking stakeholders. In future endeavors, she would like to explore the use of these methods to tackle other global issues.
Advisors
Drs. Osman Ozaltin and Maria Mayorga
Education
| Degree | Program | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected Graduation | Spring 2023 | ||
| MOR | Master of Operations Research | NC State University | 2020 |
| BSIE | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering | NC State University | 2018 |
Honors and Awards
- 2022 | Best Paper Award – 2nd Place, INFORMS Public Sector Operations Research Section
- 2022 | Poster Competition Finalist, INFORMS Annual Meeting
- 2020 | Outstanding TA Award, Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
- 2020 | Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship, NC State College of Engineering
- 2020 | University Graduate Fellowship, NC State University
- 2018 | Graduate Merit Award, NC State College of Engineering
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