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Brian Sugg

Sep 15, 2021

Mixing Programming and Theory for a Deeper Understanding

Brian Sugg was looking to expand his knowledge of statistics and data science while continuing to work full time.  He found the NC State Online Master of Statistics program appealing as it offered an online, asynchronous learning environment with coursework in programming and hands-on application.  “The flexibility offered by the Online Master of Statistics program to… 
The 2021 Watauga Medal winners (left to right) are Bob Mattocks, Suzanne Gordon and Glenn Futrell

Sep 14, 2021

3 NC State Alumni Receive Watauga Medal

The university awards its highest nonacademic honor to Glenn Futrell, Suzanne Gordon and Bob Mattocks. 
The NC State Belltower against a blue sky, with flowering trees in the foreground

Sep 3, 2021

Statistician Ghoshal Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor

The professorship was made possible by a gift from longtime NC State supporters Dr. Jim and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. 

May 24, 2021

Michael Evans – Co-Founder and CFO, 2x Statistics Graduate and Miller Fellow

Michael Evans knew a Statistics major would give him highly sought-after transferable skills, but little did he know it would also open a door to the world of entrepreneurship. 

May 12, 2021

Coffee and Statistics To Go

The online Master of Statistics program allowed Michael Evans to pursue a degree while working at 321 Coffee. 

May 12, 2021

NC State Announces Inaugural Goodnight Early Career Innovators

A new program recognizes and rewards 24 promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 

May 12, 2021

Online Graduate Found a New Career in a Familiar Place

If you ask Kelsey Piper how she started her career in data, you may not expect the answer to be with a graduate degree in Wildlife Science from NC State.  “I worked for a number of years combining my passion for wildlife biology coupled with spatial analysis as a GIS biologist, and loved what I … Continue reading Online Graduate Found a New Career in a Familiar Place → 
Jean Ferman and Gabriel Montague on a bench outside Hunt Library

May 11, 2021

‘That’s What Virgos Do’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Jean and Gabriel

As part of our graduation video series, meet two grads whose friendship was written in the stars. 
Memorial Belltower

May 6, 2021

Statistics Student Wins Fellowship From National Science Foundation

Jocelyn Chi, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Statistics, has been awarded the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. 
A vaccine card, an NC State-branded bandage and a syringe containing the Janssen vaccine

May 3, 2021

Behind the Scenes of COVID-19 Vaccine Review

An NC State statistician who is helping review COVID-19 vaccine trials answers questions about the work of the Data and Safety Monitoring Board.