2024-12-20 - 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, challenges created by the pandemic served as inspiration...

2024-12-03 - 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 from a pilot with 18 students to an enrollment of over 1,000, focusing on engaging,...

2024-12-02 - 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 majored in Actuarial Science and Mathematics during my undergraduate studies at the University of...

2024-11-21 - 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 advancements in computational and graphical methods for statistics and data analysis. Established...

2024-11-20 - 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 internship search can be a daunting and stressful process, but there are ways to stand out. Remember, it’...

2024-11-20 - The Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications to fill multiple specialized faculty positions (100% appointment for 9 months), that support our growing statistics, statistics & computer science, and data science programs on campus. All areas of teaching expertise will be considered, but areas of...

2024-11-15 - The Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois recently partnered with Sandia National Laboratories to present the first Illinois-Sandia Data Challenge. The challenge invited teams to analyze brainwave data from participants in a language processing study and develop models to predict if future participants would be bilingual. The primary task was to predict Spanish bilingualism, with...

2024-11-05 - Neuroscientists have always been interested in what drives an individual’s resilience to stress. While the detrimental effects of prolonged stress have been well documented, little is understood about what biological mechanisms underlie resilience. To better understand the latter, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been awarded $1.8 million by the National Science...

2024-10-22 - Greg Dobbins (MA, ’73, mathematics) fondly recalls his time studying at the University of Illinois. His memories have led him to support the future of mathematics and other disciplines on campus. Dobbins has pledged $1 million to the Altgeld and Illini Hall Project. His gift is intended...

2024-10-17 - Students interested in data science and statistics gathered on October 4th to hear University of Illinois alumni and faculty speak on their experiences as women in these industries.  The event, held by the Department of Statistics’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, aimed to create an environment where attendees could discuss and reflect on the visibility of women in STEM. ...

2024-10-10 - The Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. This full-time, nine-month appointment (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) offers a unique opportunity to join a growing and innovative department with nearly 1,000 undergraduate majors, 200 graduate students, and a strong...

2024-10-03 - The Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce the search for its next Department Chair. This full-time, tenured position at the rank of Professor offers a unique opportunity for a distinguished scholar and leader to guide one of the nation’s top departments in statistics and data science. With a dynamic and...

2024-09-26 - Professor Kit Clement of the University of Illinois Department of Statistics helped incorporate statistics into the Illinois Scholars Program (ISP) for the first time this past summer. Clement provided a four-week introductory course to incoming undergraduate students as part of the ISP Summer Bridge Experience program hosted by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and...

2024-08-23 - Professor Vimal Rao of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Statistics is a recipient of an Illinois Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) Small Grant award for his innovative project to transform data science accessibility. The grant will fund Rao's work to explore how...

2024-08-20 - The Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce new leadership for the upcoming academic year. Professor Yuguo Chen will serve as Interim Chair of the department for the 2024-2025 academic year, succeeding Professor Bo Li, who has held the position since 2019. Additionally, Professor Georgios Fellouris will take on the role of Associate Chair...