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School of Statistics

Our world is governed by knowledge gained through statistical and other data science methods. We prepare students to become part of a vital discipline that is responsible for the tools behind the creation of this essential knowledge.

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Recent News

2021 Youden Prize: Best Expository Paper in Technometrics

UMN Statisticians Awarded 2021 Youden Prize

Statistics alumni Daniel J. Eck, Christopher J. Nachtsheim, and Thomas A. Albrecht, and professor emeritus R. Dennis Cook have been awarded the 2021 Youden Prize for the best…

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We Are Hiring

We invite applications for multiple full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor in the area of statistics and data science, to begin fall semester…

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Dr. Galin Jones announced as Co-Editor of JCGS

School of Statistics Faculty Member Dr. Galin Jones recently announced as co-editor of the Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics (JCGS).

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Charles Geyer named IMS Fellow

Charles J. Geyer, Professor, University of Minnesota, School of Statistics has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS).

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Alumnus Dr. Lindsey Dietz Featured in National Art Exhibit

Statistics alumnae Dr. Lindsey Dietz (PhD '16) has recently been featured in a national art exhibit featuring over 120 3D printed statues of female STEM role models.

Upcoming Events

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October 19, 2021

Python and Statistical Analysis Course

Build your analytical skills with a free crash course on Python and statistical analysis. The course was created for beginners at the University of Minnesota. No prior coding…

Ray Bai, University of South Carolina

October 21, 2021

Seminar by Ray Bai, University of South Carolina

Ray Bai, assistant professor of the University of South Carolina will present "VCBART: Bayesian Treed Varying Coefficient Modeling."

Distinguished Professor Babu Jogesh, Penn State University

October 28, 2021

Seminar by G. Jogesh Babu, Penn State University

Distinguished Professor G. Jogesh Babu, Penn State University, will present "Time Domain Astronomy: Statistical Challenges."