"To guess is cheap. To guess wrongly is expensive."
— Chinese proverb
Welcome
The Department endeavors to teach all levels of statistics to undergraduate and graduate students both within the department and across campus, conduct research in a variety of statistical areas, and collaborate with other units on campus concerning the collection and analysis of quantitative data. The department is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, and offers a M.S. and Ph.D. in statistics as well as a graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor. We thank you for visiting our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
News
Rayens Selected as Chellgren Endowed Professor
Dr. Bill Rayens of the Statistics department was selected as a Chellgren Endowed Professor.Chellgren Professors are UK faculty members who are outstanding teachers and researchers, each with a compelling interest in undergraduate innovation and excellence. To be named a Chellgren Endowed Professor, a faculty member must propose a specific innovative project aligned with the mission of the Chellgren Center that will be the focus of the professor's scholarly agenda during his or her tenure as a Chellgren Professor.
Griffith Honored as 2008-2009 Arts & Sciences Outstanding Teacher
Dr. William Griffith of the Statistics department was one of three professors honored as a 2008-2009 Arts & Sciences Outstanding Teacher. Professor Griffith has succeeded in engaging and exciting students at every level and made an impact beyond the classroom as an ambassador of statistics education in the University. Colleagues and students agree that Professor Griffith is caring, concerned, and committed to both his field and to his students.
Kryscio Honored as 2007-2008 University Research Professor
Dr. Richard Kryscio of the Statistics department was one of four professors honored as a 2007-2008 University Research Professor. The University Research Professorships, established by the UK Board of Trustees in 1976 to recognize outstanding research achievement, carry an award of $35,000 to enable professors to devote full time to their research or continue to teach and use the award to support research activities. Funds for these annual awards are provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research.
Bathke Wins Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching
Dr. Arne Bathke won the 2007 Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching. Nominations come from students, staff, and faculty and candidates are judged based on qualities of dedication, imagination, creativity, inspiration, and concern for students from individuals who demonstrate high aspirations and superior contributions to teaching.