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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...