Dr. Yogananda Pittman, who serves as Chief of UC Berkeley Police after serving as U.S. Chief of Capitol Police in 2021, completed her doctoral degree in 2023 with a dissertation that explores the obstacles encountered by women, particularly women of color, in high-ranking law enforcement roles nationwide. Her research, which bridged law enforcement and academia, received support in its final steps from UC Berkeley’s Research IT Consulting Teamt. This collaboration serves as a great example of the team’s...
The UC Berkeley Research IT Consulting team bridges the gap between technology and people, serving as the first point of contact for UC Berkeley researchers seeking to leverage computing and data resources. This diverse group of experts includes Research IT and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab staff, librarians, adjunct and graduate student domain specialists, and undergraduate students. With their diverse expertise across many domains and disciplines, the consulting team facilitates access to the most suitable computing and data resources, enabling researchers to drive their...
