Statistics – The Science in Data Science

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Our prestigious graduate programs prepare the next generation of leaders in statistics.

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Our undergraduate program offers students exceptional opportunities.

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We work across a wide range of disciplines to find solutions that help everyone.

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U.S. News and World Report ranked our graduate programs in the top 20 in its latest rankings of graduate schools in science.

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Nov 12, 2019

Statistician Laber Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named Eric Laber as a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Statistics.

Nov 12, 2019

Statistician Reich Named Cox Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named Brian Reich of the Department of Statistics the Gertrude M. Cox Distinguished Professor.

Nov 11, 2019

Online Statistics Degree Paved the Way to Career in Machine Learning

The importance of job-related skills can be measured by the demand for talent in the job market. The words “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) have been big buzzwords among employers for a long time — but what is the difference between these two?

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Statistical Consulting Core

Our Statistical Consulting Core is a valuable resource for both the campus community and off-campus clients. We help researchers working on a range of problems develop and apply statistical analysis to facilitate advances in their work. Learn more about our fee-for-service and free support services.