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ISU Graduate W. J. Conover to Retire Following Distinguished Career

W. J. Conover (known as Jay to his friends) attended grade school and high school in Ames before continuing at Iowa State College (as it was known back then) as a midshipman in the NROTC, graduating in 1958 with a degree in mathematics.

Department Celebrates Spring Graduation with Ice Cream

Continuing a tradition initiated during the pandemic, graduate students, staff, and faculty of the Department of Statistics celebrated spring graduation with ice cream from the ISU Creamery on the lawn south of Snedecor Hall on May 11.

Graduate Students Win Award in Cherry Blossom Prediction Competition

Statistics graduate students Aniruddha Pathak, Kunal Das, and Subrata Pal received the Best Narrative (Statistics) award in George Mason University's 2023 International Cherry Blossom Prediction Competition.

Nordman Named Grosvenor Chair

Professor Daniel J. Nordman has been named Dale D. Grosvenor Chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.  This chair was established through the generosity of the late Dr. Dale D.

Department Hosts AP® Statistics Mock Exam

On April 22, the Department of Statistics hosted its inaugural AP® Statistics Mock Exam.

Ziegler Wins Teaching Award

Congratulations to Teaching Professor Laura Ziegler, who won the LAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching.

Dorman Wins Graduate Mentoring Award

Professor Karin Dorman is the winner of the LAS Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring.  Congratulations to Karin, who has helped many students achieve success in research and their graduate studies.

Chu Wins Multiple Teaching Awards

Statistics Assistant Professor Lynna Chu has been named winner of the Cassling Family Faculty Award for Early Achievement in Teaching and the winner of the Iowa State University Award for Early Achievement in Teaching.  Congratulations, Lynna

Spring Breakfast!

The Department of Statistics held its annual spring breakfast at the Walnut Shelter of Innis Grove Park on May 6, 2023.

Undergraduates Emily Allen and Benedict Neo present at NCUR 2023

Undergraduates Emily Allen and Benedict Neo present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2023. 

Statistics Graduate Student Zhiling Gu Honored with Paper Award

Congratulations to Zhiling Gu!

Board of Regents Approves Promotion for Jarad Niemi

Congratulations to Jarad Niemi, whose promotion to full professor has been approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

Board of Regents Approves Tenure and Promotion for Danica Ommen

Congratulations to Danica Ommen, whose tenure and promotion to associate professor has been approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. 

STAT-ers Host Game Night

The STAT-ers hosted game night on Friday, April 14.  Graduate students, faculty, staff, family, and friends gathered in 3105 Snedecor Hall for an evening of games, including the annual Texas hold'em poker tournament.

Froelich Elected Secretary/Treasurer of Mu Sigma Rho

Statistics Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Education Amy Froelich was elected to a three-year term as Secretary/Treasurer of Mu Sigma Rho, the national statistics honor society.

Meeker Wins Exemplary Faculty Mentor Award

Congratulations to Distinguished Professor William Q. Meeker on winning an Exemplary Faculty Mentor Award for his extraordinary dedication to the success of his faculty mentees.

Cai Wins IMS New Researcher Travel Award

Congratulations to Statistics Assistant Professor Zhanrui Cai on winning an Institute of Mathematical Statistics New Researcher Travel Award to attend the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings.  The award covers travel expenses up to $900.

Swayne and Rethwisch Win Statistics Project Competition

Zachary Swayne and Nathan Rethwisch won 1^st prize in the Fall 2022 Intermediate Statistics Class Project competition for their project Analysis of Vehicular Crashes in Iowa.