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Read article: Illinois researcher promotes public policy as key to preventing respiratory illness spread, earns NSF award
Illinois researcher promotes public policy as key to preventing respiratory illness spread, earns NSF award
Despite the unprecedented hardships that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, it served as a moment of learning for many scientists and researchers across the globe. In a time of so much uncertainty, these professionals stepped up to the plate to find a solution.  For one such researcher at the...
Read article: Statistics professors Karle Flanagan and Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider guests on Data Science Education Podcast
Statistics professors Karle Flanagan and Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider guests on Data Science Education Podcast
Karle Flanagan and Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider recently joined Eric Van Dusen and Lauren Chu on The Data Science Education Podcast to discuss the creation and success of STAT 107, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's introductory data science course. They share insights into growing the course...
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Read article: Faculty Profile: Getting to know Joshua Agterberg
Faculty Profile: Getting to know Joshua Agterberg
Joshua Agterberg, assistant professor in the Department of Statistics, is advancing the theoretical foundations of high-dimensional statistics and creating tools to better understand complex data structures in science and society. What initially drew you to your field of study? I...
Read article: Yuguo Chen Appointed Co-Editor of Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics (JCGS)
Yuguo Chen Appointed Co-Editor of Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics (JCGS)
Professor Yuguo Chen has been appointed as Co-Editor of the Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics (JCGS), effective July 1, 2024. Published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the American Statistical Association, JCGS is a leading, peer-reviewed journal featuring cutting-edge...
Read article: Statistics Ambassador Blog: Finding an Internship
Statistics Ambassador Blog: Finding an Internship
An internship can be a great way to gain hands-on industry experience alongside your academic journey. Statistics & Computer Science student Rohan Gavankar talks about how he successfully landed an internship, and what helped him as he searched for and applied to different positions. The...

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Campaign for Altgeld and Illini Halls

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The University of Illinois has embarked on a project to restore and renovate Altgeld Hall and replace its neighbor across Wright Street, Illini Hall, with a new building. An investment in these spaces will directly benefit thousands of students and faculty members. The renovation of Altgeld and a new Illini Hall will provide students and faculty collaborative spaces that are essential for learning and discovery in the 21st century and make both buildings accessible to all students.