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Welcome Stephen Colegate!

Please join us in welcoming Lecturer Stephen Colegate to the Department of Statistics

Stephen Colegate is excited to join the Department of Statistics for the Spring 2026 term.…

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Welcome Michael Okanta!

Please join us in welcoming Lecturer Michael Okanta to the Department of Statistics

Michael Okanta joins the Department of Statistics this spring as a new …

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Dr. Yoonkyung Lee Featured on Podcast

Professor Yoonkyung Lee from our department was invited to speak about her advisor Grace Wahba’s teaching, guidance, and encouragement, who was awarded the 2025 International Prize in…

Student Research Spotlight October 2025

The Department of Statistics is celebrating research achievements by our current and recently graduated students in terms of publications over the last year.  In the first edition, we…

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