Department of Statistics

2024 – Annual Newsletter

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Check out what the Department of Statistics has been up to in 2024! This year has been full of changes and progress for Statistics. From departmental growth to achievements in our Undergraduate and Graduate programs, the Department reflects on its accomplishments and welcomes 2025 with optimism.

Meet the Needs of the 21st Century

Solve problems in a complex work through data analysis, statistical thinking, statistical computing and technical communication skills to construct solutions to real challenges that make an impact on society. The skills learned in the undergraduate program in Statistics and Data Analytics will allow you to pursue career options in finance, insurance, agricultural industries, health sciences, data analytics, information technology, and more.

What is Statistics?

Statistics as a discipline is the development and application of methods to collect, analyze and interpret data. Modern statistical methods involve the design and analysis of experiments and surveys, the quantification of biological, social and scientific phenomenon and the application of statistical principles to understand more about the world around us.

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Areas of Study

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Program

B.S. in Statistics & Data Analytics

The degree program in Statistics & Data Analytics is a synthesis of data analysis, statistical thinking, statistical computing, and technical communication skills. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in statistics, machine learning, and data analytics. Graduates will be able to adapt to an ever-evolving data landscape and use their knowledge to construct novel solutions to challenges are meaningful to society.

Undergraduate minor is also available.

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Graduate Program

M.S. & Ph.D. in Statistics, Joint Ph.D. in Statistics

The Department of Statistics offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics. Faculty in the Department are involved in research, teaching, and statistical consulting for the entire university. The collaborative work with other disciplines gives graduate students a wide range of opportunities to work with individuals in these disciplines and to learn practical applications of statistical principles from direct experience. In addition, Ph.D. students have the opportunity to pursue a joint major in statistics and a number of other disciplines.

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