Florida State University Department of Statistics

07/30/2026

Please help us give an to Max Sampson, who will join the Florida State University Department of Statistics as an assistant professor of biostatistics in the fall!

To learn more about our faculty and programs of study in the Florida State University Department of statistics, visit stat.fsu.edu.

FSU Faculty Development

07/27/2026

Dear all,
This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming JSM Alumni Social Reception. The event details are as follows:
Date and time: Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall, 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Please use the link below to review the event information and provide your details.
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We look forward to seeing you in Boston!

07/24/2026

“In today’s world, with so much information coming at us, it’s essential to gather evidence, quantify it and explain it clearly, and that’s where statistics plays a big role,” said Debajyoti Sinha, a professor in the Florida State University Department of Statistics who's spent more than 30 years researching complex public health problems, especially cancer survival.

To learn more about how Sinha helped establish Florida State University's nationally-recognized graduate biostatistics program, visit: fla.st/9IUF3URW.


Florida State University Division of Research

07/15/2026

It's time to dive into the Summer 2026 issue of Spectrum Magazine! ☀️

While print copies make their way to mailboxes, you can snag early access to inspiring stories of innovative research, student successes and alumni achievements from the FSU College of Arts & Sciences by visiting artsandsciences.fsu.edu/spectrum.

Florida State University

06/30/2026

“Representing Florida State University in the first Cech Fellows class to me is both an honor and a responsibility because now I am representing FSU on the global neuroscience research stage.”

Congratulations to Sebastian Ruiz, a senior in the Florida State University Department of Statistics who was selected for the inaugural cohort of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's competitive Cech Fellows Program!

While at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus — located just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C. — Ruiz will investigate how AI can improve our understanding of neural networks.

Ruiz is also one of four FSU students selected this year for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national honor recognizing outstanding students pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

To check out the full story, visit: fla.st/3LT4DE8T.

06/29/2026

06/17/2026

Debajyoti Sinha, Ph.D. in the Department of Statistics (), was elected a fellow of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis in recognition of his significant contributions in promoting Bayesian ideas and methods in society, through scientific works and other activities. The honor will be announced at the annual ISBA banquet in Nagoya, Japan. 📊 🌏 🏯

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

A special congratulations to our honors medallion recipients from the FSU Department of Statistics!

▶️ Erin Swabek, Actuarial Science; Statistics, University Honors
▶️ Kyle Lam, Statistics; Actuarial Science, University Honors
▶️ Tvisha Sarkar, Psychology; Statistics, Honors in the Major

Nearly half of the 548 Florida State University Spring 2026 graduates who earned honors medallions are from the FSU College of Arts & Sciences! 🏅

Honors medallion awardees completed the University Honors Program or Honors in the Major Program. Those who completed both programs with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher received the designation of Outstanding Senior Scholar.

To learn more about the Spring 2026 honorees and Florida State University Honors Program, visit: fla.st/PDZJN6KN.

📸 : Brittany Mobley

FSU Undergraduate Studies

06/04/2026

Congrats to Debajyoti Sinha, who was recently featured in Florida State University's May 2026 Faculty and Staff Briefs!

Sinha — the Ron and Carolyn Hobbs Endowed Professor of Statistics — was elected a fellow of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis in recognition of his significant contributions in promoting Bayesian ideas and methods in society, through scientific works and other activities. The honor will be announced at the annual ISBA banquet in Nagoya, Japan.

To check out the May 2026 Faculty and Staff Briefs, visit: fla.st/X8PRI081.

FSU Faculty Development