Paul Fannon

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Christ's College
  • Senior Teaching Associate (Data Science and Machine Learning)
Paul Fannon

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Location

  • Centre for Research Informatics Training, Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EH, Email: pf221 at cam.ac.uk

About

C2D3 Senior Teaching Associate in Data Science and Machine Learning

Job Role

Paul works to support the development and delivery of the Data Science and Machine Learning curriculum.

 

His main interests are the development of thinking skills in mathematics and the applications of statistical methods.

Paul Fannon has researched, written and taught many aspects of mathematics teaching, including writing many A-level and IB textbooks. He has also lectured in Mathematical Biology.

Academic interests

Paul Fannon’s academic interests include: 

  • Mathematical pedagogy
  • Mathematical biology.
Degrees obtained
  • MA, Cantab.
  • MEd, Cantab.

In 2024 Paul was awarded an OBE for services to education.

Awards and prizes
  • CUSU Student Led Teaching Award for best supervisor 2018 and 2020.

Teaching and supervision

 

2023 - present:

  • Principles of Machine Learning - Training Lead
  • Programming for Machine Learning - Training Lead
  • Intermediate Supervised Learning - Trainer
  • Introduction to Bayesian Inference - Training Lead