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May 21, 2024

Data Science and Environmental Health Science Symposium draws area researchers

(left to right) Dr. Francesca Dominici, Harvard University; Dr. Michelle Heacock, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); Dr. Ricky Woychik, Director of NIEHS; Dr. Seth Kullman, NC State; Dr. Fred Wright, NC State. On April 5, 2024, the university hosted a symposium on “Data Science and Environmental Health Science Research” at NC State’s Hunt…

May 14, 2024

2024 Statistics Departmental Graduation highlights Faculty and Student Awards

The Spring 2024 graduation ceremony for the statistics department was a resounding success, marked by moments of inspiration and celebration. Dr. Rebecca Doerge, former PhD student and current Provost of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, delivered a compelling commencement address, reflecting on the journey of the graduates and offering insights into the promising future ahead. Amidst a…

Apr 18, 2024

6 Faculty Members Elected as AAAS Fellows

Faculty receive distinguished honor from the world’s largest scientific society.

Apr 11, 2024

College Honors Outstanding Teachers and Advisors

The event recognized nominees for College of Sciences and university-level teaching and advising awards.

Apr 9, 2024

College Honors 2023-24 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award Recipients

Elisabeth Brown in the Department of Mathematics and Emily Hector in the Department of Statistics were honored for their teaching excellence.

Mar 7, 2024

Mindfulness Moment

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Mar 7, 2024

Alumni Spotlight

Our alumni continue to do great things in the discipline and for the community! Below are just some of their accomplishments. Have news to share? Let us know the latest with you. Click here to share. Chris Decker (MR, 1995) was recently appointed as President and CEO of CDISC, a non-profit within clinical research that…

Mar 7, 2024

2024 PhD Prospective Student Visit and International Dinner are a success!

On Friday, March 1, 2024, the department held our annual prospective student visit day and International Dinner. We welcomed accepted domestic PhD students for a visit over two days brimming with exploration and camaraderie. The morning commenced with an array of departmental speakers, including welcoming remarks from Department Head Dr. Kimberly Sellers, and Dr. Wenbin…

Mar 7, 2024

Exciting News: Dr. Emily Griffith Named Associate Department Head

We are delighted to announce that our own Dr. Emily Griffith will be the new Associate Department Head for the department. Dr. Griffith’s appointment is in part due to her long standing dedication and contributions to the department’s academic and research endeavors. Having earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from NC State University in 2008, Dr.…

Mar 7, 2024

Alumni Updates – Where are they now?

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. Chris  Bailey (MR, 2018) is at SAS Institute working on generative AI Large Language Models Anindita Banerjee (PhD, 2006) is a Senior Director of clinical…