Department of Statistics
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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Where data meets community: Mark Daniel Ward’s impact recognized by students
05-04-2026
A classroom can be more than a place to learn—it can be a launchpad for collaboration, innovation and real-world impact. For Professor of Statistics Mark Daniel Ward, that philosophy has shaped a career defined by both research and community building. Now, it has also earned him a student-nominated honor recognizing his impact across Purdue University.
Actuarial Science awards and graduation banquet
04-22-2026
Actuarial Science awards and graduation banquet
Faculty promotions and tenure approved by trustees
04-10-2026
Faculty promotions and tenure approved by trustees
A Purdue Path to Leadership, James West Recognized with Distinguished Science Alumni Award
03-31-2026
James West, a graduate of Purdue University’s actuarial science program, is being recognized with the College of Science’s Distinguished Science Alumni Award, honoring both his professional achievements and his lasting connection to the university.
Purdue statistician honored with Career Development Award
03-27-2026
Heejong Bong, assistant professor of statistics in the College of Science at Purdue University, has received the Career Development Award from the Korean International Statistical Society (KISS), recognizing early-career researchers for their contributions and potential in statistical science.