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UGA MS in Applied Data Science Program Launches Inaugural External Advisory Board

The Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS) program at the University of Georgia has established its inaugural External Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen connections between academic training and the rapidly evolving practice of data science. The MS in Applied Data Science program, housed within the Department of Statistics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, established the Advisory Board to…

Dr. Balasubramaniam
Dr. Sarangan Balasubramaniam Receives Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award

This award for excellence in teaching annually honors outstanding faculty in the Franklin College who have shown a sustained commitment to high quality instruction.  Congratulations, Sarangan!

Dr. Lynne Billard
Dr. Lynne Billard Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of New South Wales!

We are very pleased and proud to announce that University Professor Dr. Lynne Billard will receive an honorary doctorate in science from her alma mater, the University of New South Wales (UNSW). From the award letter from David Gonski, Chancellor of UNSW,    The Council of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) wishes to bestow on you the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, in recognition of your exceptional service to…


UGA Statistics Department Seeks Tenure-Track Faculty

The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia is excited to announce our search for a tenure-track faculty position.  Interested applicants can find additional information here: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor Please reach out to Department Head, Dr Dan Hall (danhall@uga.edu) if you have any questions. 

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Online MS in Applied Data Science Completes Successful First Semester

The Department of Statistics is pleased to report the successful completion of the first semester of the new fully online Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS). Designed for working professionals, the 30-credit program provides a flexible, two-year pathway for students who seek advanced technical training while balancing full-time work and personal commitments.   The interdisciplinary curriculum builds hands-on expertise in…

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Drs. Yang Yang and Liang Liu Collaborate on NIH-Funded Project

Jointly with Dr. Eben Kenah at Ohio State University (lead PI), Drs. Yang Yang and Liang Liuwere awarded a five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project entitled, "Phylogenetics, causal inference, and model diagnostics for longitudinal studies of infectious disease transmission and control". This project will develop analytic, diagnostic, and causal inference tools for studying the transmission dynamics of…

SCC Office Door
Statistical Consulting Center News

As many of you probably know, the UGA Statistical Consulting Center (or SCC) is a unit of the Department of Statistics as well as a Core Facility of the UGA Office of Research. Its mission is to both support the university’s research mission by providing statistical support to students, staff, and faculty investigators across campus, and to provide training and practical experience to our staff of student consultants and our student volunteers…

Statistics Potluck Group
Stat Club Sponsors International Potluck Dinner

The Department of Statistics' International Potluck Dinner was held recently!   This annual event is sponsored and organized by the Stat Club. It offers a great opportunity for students, faculty, and their families to get together to share food, culture, and fellowship. This year, 15-20 participants took part, contributing some delicious food from all over the world. Highlights included Laura Mathews Quinoa Salad, Aditya Mishra's Aaloo…

Grad Student Awards 2025
2025 Graduate Student Highlights

The year 2025 was a remarkable one for our graduate students — a year defined by creativity, hard work, and well-earned recognition. Luyang Fang, a fifth-year PhD student, received the prestigious James L. Carmon Scholarship, honoring her innovative use of computing in research. Shushan Wu, who finished her PhD in May 2025, was named winner of the 2025 ASA Student Paper Competition in the area of Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics.…

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Recent News from the Ke Lab

Dr. Yuan Ke, together with Prof. Runze Li (Pennsylvania State University) and Prof. Stéphane Guerrier (University of Geneva), received a new research award from the joint program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The funded project, titled “Tail-robust Analysis of High-dimensional Nonstationary Time Series,” supports a three-year international collaboration aimed at developing…
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