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Sep 21, 2026

Q3-2026 Research Roundup

1. Brian Reich Investigator: Brian Reich Title: Duke/NCSU geospatial analysis collaboration Sponsor Name: Duke University Amount Total: $45,924 Project Begin – Project End: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 Abstract: Participate as key…

Sep 21, 2026

Welcome Dr. Amanda Mejia

The Department of Statistics is pleased to welcome Amanda Mejia, Ph.D., as a new associate professor at NC State University. Dr. Mejia joins our department from Indiana University Bloomington, where…

Sep 21, 2026

Sujit Ghosh becomes ISI Elected Member

Sujit Ghosh, Professor of Statistics at North Carolina State University, was among 21 statisticians recognized from around the world as an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI). Elected…

Sep 21, 2026

A Strong Department Presence at JSM 2026

Members of our department joined thousands of statisticians and data scientists in Boston, Massachusetts, for the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), held on August 1–6, 2026. Faculty and students contributed throughout…

Sep 21, 2026

Shu Yang Becomes a Fellow of the American Statistical Association

Shu Yang, Professor of Statistics at North Carolina State University, was formally inducted as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA) during the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the…

Sep 21, 2026

Fall 2026 Commencement Speaker: Gina-Maria Pomann

The Department of Statistics is pleased to welcome alumna Dr. Gina-Maria Pomann back to NC State as the speaker for our Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Pomann earned her Ph.D. from…
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Sep 16, 2026

How to Land an Internship: Department of Statistics Hosts Inaugural Share Fair

At the Department of Statistics’ inaugural Share Fair, students exchanged ideas and information about finding and securing internships and research opportunities.
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Sep 8, 2026

GenX Exposure Study Receives Funding to Look at Effects of PFAS on Metabolic, Long-Term Health

The GenX Exposure study has received funding to continue studying the health effects of long-term exposure to PFAS and PFEAs.
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Aug 28, 2026

Department of Statistics #1 Nationally in Ph.D. Graduates

The Department of Statistics at NC State remains the nation’s top producer of Ph.D. graduates, according to recently released data from the American Statistical Association (ASA).

Jun 24, 2026

Department of Statistics Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates and Award Recipients

The NC State Department of Statistics celebrated the accomplishments of its Spring 2026 graduates during its departmental commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8th at the McKimmon Center. Family, friends, faculty,…