Sep 1, 2015
The Department of Statistics held its new graduate student orientation on Aug. 18. This year, the Department welcomed 51 graduate students, one of the largest classes in its history.
It was another great year for the Department of Statistics at the 2015 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM). This year, the Department participated in 165 sessions during the event.
Aug 31, 2015
The Department of Statistics launched the 2015-16 academic year on Aug. 21 with its annual ice cream social. Over bowls of Howling Cow ice cream, the department welcomed its newest class of 30 undergraduates, 30 online master of statistics students, 51 graduate students and 46 certificate students.
Jul 6, 2015
The 10th Conference on Bayesian Nonparametrics was held at NC State University from June 22-26, 2015. The conference is a bi-annual international meeting bringing together leading experts and talented young researchers working on applications and theory of nonparametric Bayesian statistics.
May 1, 2015
The Department of Statistics held its spring graduation ceremony on May 9. Roughly 30 undergraduate students and 27 graduate students received degrees. With over 350 attendees, it was the best-attended graduation in the Department’s history.
Dec 15, 2014
The Department of Statistics is proud to celebrate its graduates for December 2014. This year we have six undergraduates receiving their bachelor's degrees and six graduate students receiving their doctorates.
Nov 17, 2014
For the second time since 2003, the North Carolina State University Statistics Department hosted StatFest 2014, a one day regional conference aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in the statistical sciences.
Sep 9, 2014
The Department of Statistics kicked off the 2014-2015 school year with the annual ice cream social. The department welcomed its new and returning students, faculty, and staff over bowls of Howling Cow ice cream. Howling Cow ice cream is made at NC State using dairy products from university cows.
Sep 5, 2014
It was another banner year for the department at this year's Joint Statistical Meetings conference. This year's conference was held in Boston, allowing many to experience the rich history and culture of the city.
Sep 23, 2013
The Department of Statistics, together with the JMP Division of SAS, is pleased to announce a guest lecture by Nate Silver, famed statistician, author, blogger and political analyst.