Ken Steif is the Director of Penn's Master of Urban Spatial Analytics program and Founder of Urban Spatial consulting, bridging academic spatial analytics with practical applications. His work shapes both education and practice in urban data science.
The Master of Urban Spatial Analytics program at the University of Pennsylvania prepares students for careers at the intersection of urban planning, data science, and spatial analysis. Under Ken's direction, the program combines rigorous quantitative training with real-world urban applications.
Through Urban Spatial consulting, Ken applies spatial analytics expertise to practical challenges in cities and communities. This dual role in academia and practice ensures that his educational programs remain grounded in real-world applications while his consulting work benefits from cutting-edge research.
