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We are Hiring a Lecturer for Statistics

The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for the position of Lecturer, starting August 1, 2026. This is a 9-month full time non-tenure-track faculty position with a career ladder. The person in this position is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and lower-level graduate courses spanning a range of topics in statistics and data science. The person hired is expected to be engaged in the…

Dr. Ping Ma
Congratulations to Dr. Ping Ma, UGA Distinguished Research Professor!

The Department wishes to congratulation Dr. Ping Ma on the occasion of the announcement of his renewal as UGA Distinguished Research Professor (DRP), effective on July 1, 2026.    Dr. Ma was first named DRP in 2021 based upon his stellar record of innovative methodological accomplishments in statistics, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and bioinformatics, as well as an outstanding record of interdisciplinary…

Jiazhang, Sloka, and Deeya
Georgia Statistics Day 2025 UGA Poster Award Winners

Georgia Statistics Day 2025 brought undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students from across Georgia and even further into the Southeast to Athens. Of the 52 attendees and 8 award winners, 3 of UGA Statistics' own students were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the poster session. Undergraduates Deeya Datta and Sloka Sudhin and Graduate Student Jiazhang Cai were given GSD 2025's Best Student Poster Awards. Jiazhang presented "…

Haoran Lu
Congratulations to Haoran Lu!

On Friday, January 30, graduate student Haoran Lu was awarded for his poster at the Artificial Intelligence in Medical and Health Care Systems Workshop, held in Atlanta at Georgia Tech. Congratulations, Haoran! The Department of Statistics is proud!


UGA MS in Applied Data Science Program Launches Inaugural External Advisory Board

The Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS) program at the University of Georgia has established its inaugural External Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen connections between academic training and the rapidly evolving practice of data science. The MS in Applied Data Science program, housed within the Department of Statistics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, established the Advisory Board to…

Dr. Balasubramaniam
Dr. Sarangan Balasubramaniam Receives Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award

This award for excellence in teaching annually honors outstanding faculty in the Franklin College who have shown a sustained commitment to high quality instruction.  Congratulations, Sarangan!

Dr. Lynne Billard
Dr. Lynne Billard Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of New South Wales!

We are very pleased and proud to announce that University Professor Dr. Lynne Billard will receive an honorary doctorate in science from her alma mater, the University of New South Wales (UNSW). From the award letter from David Gonski, Chancellor of UNSW,    The Council of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) wishes to bestow on you the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, in recognition of your exceptional service to…


UGA Statistics Department Seeks Tenure-Track Faculty

The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia is excited to announce our search for a tenure-track faculty position.  Interested applicants can find additional information here: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor Please reach out to Department Head, Dr Dan Hall (danhall@uga.edu) if you have any questions. 

Dr. Man Basnet
Online MS in Applied Data Science Completes Successful First Semester

The Department of Statistics is pleased to report the successful completion of the first semester of the new fully online Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS). Designed for working professionals, the 30-credit program provides a flexible, two-year pathway for students who seek advanced technical training while balancing full-time work and personal commitments.   The interdisciplinary curriculum builds hands-on expertise in…

Yang Workshop
Drs. Yang Yang and Liang Liu Collaborate on NIH-Funded Project

Jointly with Dr. Eben Kenah at Ohio State University (lead PI), Drs. Yang Yang and Liang Liuwere awarded a five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project entitled, "Phylogenetics, causal inference, and model diagnostics for longitudinal studies of infectious disease transmission and control". This project will develop analytic, diagnostic, and causal inference tools for studying the transmission dynamics of…
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