The Iowa Chapter of the American Statistical Association hosted its third annual student-focused event on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Iowa State University.
When Ashlyn Croft enrolled in her first statistics course, she wasn't looking for a major. Taking the course led her to majoring in statistics. She appreciates that she is learning how to apply statistics in novel situations, “I adored that.
A paper co-authored by Department of Statistics Ph.D. graduate Yonghyun Kwon (first author) and Professor Jae-Kwang Kim (second author) has been published in the Journal of the American Statistical Association (JASA).
Zack Swayne found a unique enjoyment his Advanced Placement (AP) statistics high school course. His parents observed that this could be something to explore for a college major.
Mariah Ogunsola has goals of getting a Ph.D. in psychology and recently added a statistics minor in order elevate her research skills. She is a sophomore psychology major with statistics minor and will graduate in 2028.
Sarah Bass took and enjoyed Advanced Placement (AP) statistics at her New York high school. She understood that what she learned so far was a small part of statistics, and she was eager to learn more.
Emma Engelbert thought she was going to become an engineer at Iowa State University, but her Advanced Placement (AP) statistics teacher encouraged her to think about statistics instead.
The Department of Statistics welcomed Assistant Professor Xiang Ji on January 1, 2026. Ji was drawn to Iowa State by the department's long and strong history of academic leadership in the field of statistics.
Derek Thada graduated in spring 2020 as a statistics and applied mathematics double major. He arrived at Iowa State University knowing he wanted to study mathematics.
Evelyn Aron knew she had found her future major during an introductory statistics course at Iowa State. After one statistics course she decided to major in statistics.
Susan VanderPlas, graduate alumna of the statistics department, received the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for her research regarding integrated methods in using charts in realistic ways.
The Department of Statistics gathered for its annual holiday party on December 16, bringing together faculty, staff, and students to celebrate the season, finals week, and the close of the fall semester.
The Department of Statistics came together this holiday season to support Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Story County through the Giving Tree program, providing essential items and gifts for local families in need.
The Department of Statistics is offering multiple opportunities for graduate students to develop their statistical skills during spring 2026 through consulting services and introductory training.
The Department of Statistics hosted a hot chocolate and cookie event for undergraduate students in December, offering a sweet study break before final exams.
