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The Department of Statistics is consistently recognized as one of the top statistics programs in the country. We work to advance the frontiers of statistical sciences and data science both in theory and application. New directions in statistics are often interdisciplinary and encompass bioinformatics and genomics, computational finance, data science, differential privacy, and machine learning. The National Research Council recognizes our faculty as one of the nation's strongest. Our faculty and graduates are leaders in academia and industry who bring the strengths of the statistical sciences to the world’s toughest challenges.
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Mathematics and Statistics in Industry Workshop and Panel Discussion
03-17-2025
This workshop will focus on opportunities for Mathematicians and Statisticians in industry, representative problems and approaches used, and ways to prepare for a successful career in this field. The workshop is geared towards students with a background and interests in Mathematics and Statistics, but all are welcome.
9th Bayesian, Fiducial, and Frequentist (BFF) Conference
03-12-2025
The BFF9 on May 12-14, 2025 is hosted by the Department of Statistics in Purdue Indy. The event will be held at the Tower Ballroom Foyer.
Purdue Statistics holds first Graduate Student Workshop
03-11-2025
Purdue Statistics holds first Graduate Student Workshop
Purdue Actuarial Science Program continues to thrive as a leader in actuarial education
03-10-2025
Purdue Actuarial Science Program continues to thrive as a leader in actuarial education