Kern to Lead Bridges Experience

Grounded in Duquesne’s Catholic and Spiritan tradition and leveraging Duquesne’s historic expertise in liberal arts, sciences and other academic areas, the Bridges Common Learning Experience prepares students to build knowledge and skills to become life-long, agile learners who succeed professionally, act ethically and contribute to the common good.
 
“Bridges was designed by Duquesne faculty, students and administrators to prepare students who are informed, equipped, engaged and inspired. It allows the flexibility for students to customize their curriculum and incorporate experiences such as internships, community-engaged learning, study abroad and field placements,” said Kern, who also is an associate professor of statistics and data science. “Through the focus on ethics, as well as key core competencies that communicate Duquesne’s distinctive Catholic and Spiritan mission, Bridges helps prepare students for productive, fulfilling lives and careers in the 21st century.” 
 
Kern completed a Bachelor of Science in mathematics at Bucknell University and earned a Master of Science and a doctorate in statistics and decision sciences at Duke University. He previously served as a visiting researcher at a Department of Energy National Laboratory; as an associate editor for both the Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics and the Journal of Oral Implantology; and as a member of the leadership team for the AP Statistics Reading.
 
“I’m excited to work with colleagues and academic units across campus, as well as centers and offices, to continue delivering new and innovative offerings that contribute to Bridges and keep pace with emerging issues and technologies,” said Kern.