Max Highsmith

Max Highsmith is a Genomic Data Scientist at Benson Hill since September 2021, with a strong background in computer science and mathematics. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Student at the University of Missouri-Columbia from August 2016 to September 2021, where responsibilities included teaching undergraduate courses and conducting research in bioinformatics and data mining. Max has also held software engineering and consulting roles at Conduce Inc., Midway USA, and Flight Safety International, focusing on data visualization, machine learning applications, and flight simulation software development. Max's educational achievements encompass a PhD in Computer Science and multiple Master's degrees in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, along with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Truman State University.