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Aug 12, 2024

Teams Forge Communication Shortcuts Across Large Organizations to Keep Information Flowing

Shortcuts across the hierarchy is hallmark of communication in successful company.

Aug 1, 2024

New Rankings Place NC State Among National Leaders in Science Research Output

The recently released Leiden Ranking ranks universities by articles published in scientific journals.

Jul 23, 2024

Departmental Representation at JSM 2024

The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2024 was a great success in Portland, Oregon. Bringing together over 5,000 attendees from 52 countries, JSM is one of the largest statistical events in the world, hosting more than 600 sessions that showcase groundbreaking work in the field from professionals in academia, government, and industry. For our department, participation…

Jun 3, 2024

Alumni Corner – Updates and Accolades

See below and check out the latest updates regarding our departmental alumni! Do you likewise have news to share? Let us know the latest with you. Click here to share. Kristine Groves (BS, 2006) is a Principal Intern with Randolph County School System. She was selected for and is currently enrolled in UNCG’s Principal Preparation for…

May 31, 2024

Celebrating Dr. Leonard A. Stefanski: Newly Declared Institute of Mathematical Statistics Fellow

In a resounding acknowledgment of his groundbreaking contributions to statistical research and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the profession, Dr. Leonard A. Stefanski has been conferred the esteemed title of Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS) Fellow. The IMS, a venerable institution established in 1935, serves as a beacon for statistical and probabilistic research, boasting…

May 31, 2024

Dr. Shu Yang Honored with Prestigious Emerging Leader in Statistics Award

Shu Yang, an associate professor in the Department of Statistics, has been recognized with the 2024 Emerging Leader in Statistics award by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS). This prestigious award celebrates early career statistical scientists who have earned their terminal degrees within the past decade and demonstrate promising leadership potential in the…

May 31, 2024

NCSU Statistics Department Celebrated Historic Basketball Achievement

The North Carolina State University’s Statistics Department was abuzz with pride as it celebrated a historic milestone in the university’s sporting history – in March 2024, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams competed in the Final Four of their respective ACC tournaments. This not only captivated fans but also showcased the invaluable contributions of…

May 31, 2024

Q2-2024 Research Roundup

Marie Davidian Source: National Institutes of Health R01 AG076577 Period: 2022–2027 Title:  Sequential Multiple Assessment Randomized Trial of Exercise for PAD: SMART Exercise for PAD PI:  M. McDermott, Northwestern University Description:  Supervised exercise therapy (SET), consisting of treadmill exercise conducted 3 times/week at a center in the presence of healthcare personnel, is first line therapy…

May 30, 2024

Current and Past Grad students shine at 2024 ENAR Conference

Check out some of our current and past graduate students who presented research at the 2024 ENAR Conference held March 10-13 in Baltimore, MD Peter Norwood (PhD 2023) has received the 2024 ENAR Distinguished Student Paper Award! He presented his work, “Adaptive Randomization Methods for Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials (SMARTs) via Thompson Sampling”. Siyi…

May 30, 2024

Retirement Reception Honors Three Esteemed Scholars

The Department of Statistics recently thanked and bid farewell to three esteemed faculty members who, together, have served the department for over 100 years: Dr. Jacqueline Hughes-Oliver, Dr. Thomas Reiland, and Dr. Marcia Gumpertz. The retirement reception, held on April 17, 2024, served as a poignant testament to the profound impact these individuals have had…