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Statistics is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. Statisticians are trained to understand data, uncertainty, and natural variation, as well as think critically and use evidence to solve complex problems.

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Recent News

Statistics Professor Shili Lin Recipient of National Institute of Health Grant

Statistics Professor Shili Lin has been awarded Co-Investigator in a new grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The grant aims to improve pulmonary hypertension risk prediction by…

Associate Professor Sinnott Awarded $3.6 Million Grant

Jennifer Sinnott, Associate Professor of Statistics, received a 5-year, $3.6 million multi-PI R01 Award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities collaborating with PIs…

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Statistics and Biostatistics mixer held during JSM 2026

On August 2, 2026, the Department of Statistics co-hosted its annual mixer with Biostatistics. Held during the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Boston at Row 34 - Seaport, the mixer brought…

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Dr. Kate Hu Secures University Accelerator Grant

Please join us in congratulating Kate Hu, whose project was one of fourteen selected for funding through the Spring 2026 President's Research Excellence (PRE) program!

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