Gabrielle Lee Smith

From Manassas, Virginia, USA.

Previously at The University of Virginia's College at Wise where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.

Worked as a long term mathematics substitute teacher for Wise County Public Schools.

Research interests Gabrielle began her research journey in road ecology where she conducted a study mathematically identifying roadkill hot spots in two major highways in southwest Virginia. She has since shifted her focus toward more public health oriented projects through which she can implement her many skills in a OneHealth manner. She specializes in mathematical modeling for biological systems. Her current projects include modeling infectious disease transmission dynamics in banded mongoose (mungos mungo) and identifying agricultural investments integral to zoonotic disease transmission through a series of models.

Advisor Dr. Cassidy Rist (Population Health Sciences)

Primary track Mathematics

Secondary tracks Statistics, Computer Science

Hobbies In her free time, Gabrielle can often be found indoors working on digital art projects or acquiring new culinary skills. During exceptionally good weather, she can be found playing outdoors with her two dogs, Maxwell and Marley