About Me.
Ph.D. in Mathematics with 5+ years of experience modeling complex systems using real-world data and developing Python-based simulations. Skilled in translating technical results for diverse audiences and collaborating with government partners. Driven to apply analytical thinking to data-driven challenges in science, healthcare, and technology.
Skills
Programming
& Tools:
Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, cProfile, SnakeViz, SciPy, Scikit-learn, SALib), Java, R, MATLAB, Mathematica, SQL, Power BI, LaTeX, Git, UNIX, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Fusion 360, Meshmixer.
Mathematical & Analytical Techniques:
Mathematical modeling (ODEs, PDEs), dynamical systems, agent-based modeling, parameter estimation, sensitivity analysis, finite difference methods, simulation, data visualization, data science, machine learning.
Collaboration & Communication:
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams across academic, government, and industry settings. Skilled in technical writing and translating complex concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral
Research Associate
June 2025 – Present
National Institute for Modeling Biological Systems (NIMBioS) –University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
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Curate individual-level data using SQL to calibrate and validate predictive models for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, contributing to translational tools that inform healthcare providers of community-level opioid overdose risk trends.
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Effectively communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including cross-functional teams and government stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
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Lead the development of two interdisciplinary manuscripts on novel research in substance use disorder epidemiology and agricultural biocontrol dispersal, aimed at advancing public health and sustainable agriculture.
Ph.D. Candidate & Graduate Research Assistant
June 2022 – May 2025
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
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Design and analyze differential equation models of opioid use disorder dynamics in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, informing evidence-based patient treatment strategies for vulnerable populations.
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Calibrate model parameters using public health data and conduct sensitivity analyses to identify the key drivers sustaining the opioid epidemic.
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Implement parallelization and use cProfile and SnakeViz to analyze runtime behavior and optimize Python code performance.
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Develop two-dimensional spatiotemporal simulations of parasitoid wasps—an agricultural biocontrol agent—by integrating real-world wind data to predict their dispersal and impact on target hosts, laying the groundwork for software tools in pest control management.
Graduate Teaching Associate
August 2019 – January 2023
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
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Applied performance data and student feedback to iteratively improve course content and delivery, enhancing clarity, engagement, and learning outcomes.
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Managed logistics and operations for large undergraduate math courses, coordinating grading workflows, schedules, and instructional materials to ensure timely, efficient execution for 120+ students per semester.
Math-to-Industry Boot Camp Intern
August 2019 – January 2023
Institute for Mathematics
and its Applications, Minneapolis MN
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Organize and coordinate a team of five PhD students on a project with ITM TwentyFirst, developing a predictive model for COVID-related mortality risk that strengthened the company’s longevity risk assessments.
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Prepare and integrate large internal insurance datasets with public COVID data using Python (Pandas), ensuring clean, structured inputs for accurate modeling and analysis.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
May 2025
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
Concentration in Mathematical Biology
Master of Science
in Mathematics
May 2021
University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
Bachelor of Science
in Mathematics
May 2019
Truman State University, Kirksville MO
Minor in Mathematical Biology
Scientific Publications
Published papers in refereed journals:
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K. R. Barrs*, M. O. Ani*, K. K. Eversman*, J. T. Rowell, K. M. Wagoner, & O. Rueppell. (2021). Time-accuracy trade-off and task partitioning of hygienic behavior among honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 75, 1-13.​
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K. E. Andrews, K. K. Eversman, S. A. Foré, & H. J. Kim. (2019). Seasonality and trends in incidence of human ehrlichiosis in two Missouri ecoregions. Epidemiology & Infection, 147, e123.
​* Denotes shared first authorship.
Papers in preparation, review, or under revision:
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K. K. Eversman, A. J. Kapadia, A. T. Spannaus, L. B. Pearcy, W. C. Strickland. Modeling the opioid epidemic in the U.S. In preparation.
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K. K. Eversman, W. C. Strickland. A multiscale mixed modeling approach to parasitoid wasp dispersal with host interaction. In preparation.