Joseph De Leon
Bachelor’s candidate in Data Science and Urban Studies, the College
Joseph De Leon is an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago, pursuing a dual major in Data Science and Urban Studies. During his time in the College, he has utilized GIS software to map the development of urban landscapes along Chicago’s 55th and 63rd Streets throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. He has also employed spatial analysis to research the accessibility of affordable housing developments across diverse Chicago neighborhoods. He is interested in applying data analysis to uncover disparities on topics such as housing accessibility, climate resilience, and transit equity.