Georgia Statistics Day 2025 UGA Poster Award Winners Georgia Statistics Day 2025 brought undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students from across Georgia and even further into the Southeast to Athens. Of the 52 attendees and 8 award winners, 3 of UGA Statistics' own students were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the poster session. Undergraduates Deeya Datta and Sloka Sudhin and Graduate Student Jiazhang Cai were given GSD 2025's Best Student Poster Awards. Read more about Georgia Statistics Day 2025 UGA Poster Award Winners
Congratulations to Haoran Lu! On Friday, January 30, graduate student Haoran Lu was awarded for his poster at the Artificial Intelligence in Medical and Health Care Systems Workshop, held in Atlanta at Georgia Tech. Congratulations, Haoran! The Department of Statistics is proud! Read more about Congratulations to Haoran Lu!
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. Read more about UGA MS in Applied Data Science Program Launches Inaugural External Advisory Board
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! Read more about Dr. Sarangan Balasubramaniam Receives Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award
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 science, leadership and women in STEM. Read more about Dr. Lynne Billard Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of New South Wales!
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. Read more about UGA Statistics Department Seeks Tenure-Track Faculty
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. Read more about Online MS in Applied Data Science Completes Successful First Semester
