About Me
I’m Cassidy Tao — researcher and developer. I work at the intersection of policy, security, and analysis, turning rigorous math into practical models and tools.
- Background: B.A. in Pure Mathematics, master’s in public policy from the RAND School of Public Policy
- Focus: national security research, modeling & simulation, AI and emerging technologies, public policy
- Work: applied research & defense-adjacent modeling, emerging technologies
What I’m Working On
Defense Modeling and Simulation: utilizing techniques in agent-based modeling, discrete event simulation, and on the ground testing
Math & Theory: practical applications of algebraic and analytic techniques to problems in policy; stakeholder engagement and interpretation regarding emerging technologies.
Writing: concise papers, research notes, and book reviews aimed at clarity and reproducibility.
FROM THE BLOG
Latest Posts & Reviews
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Cellular Automata in Combat Modeling
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Test Post
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Hello world!
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