Baylor University Department of Statistical Science

08/19/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our August 2026 Ph.D. graduates! 🎓

Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of Emmanuel Sarfo Fosu, Kaylee Pascarella, and Sonish Lamsal on earning their Ph.D. degrees. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to this remarkable milestone, and we could not be more proud!

A special congratulations also goes to Derik Boonstra, who is not pictured but shares in this outstanding accomplishment.

We wish each of you continued success as you embark on the next chapter of your journey. Congratulations, Doctors! 👏🎉

08/04/2026

The Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting in Fall 2027 at the Assistant Professor rank.

07/31/2026

Dr. James Stamey Named Associate Dean for Research in Arts & Sciences

Dr. James Stamey Named Associate Dean for Research in Arts & Sciences by Randy Fiedler, Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences July 31, 2026 Dr. James Stamey James Brockmole, Ph.D., dean of the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences, has announced that James Stamey, Ph.D., has been appoi...

07/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Editor’s Award Winners! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate Prahl, A., Fraze, K., Kannan, A., Grauzer, J., and Sturdivant, R.X. for receiving the 2025 Editor’s Award from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology for their outstanding article:
📖 Functional Reading Activities to Motivate and Empower for Young Adults With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: A Randomized Pilot Trial
(American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 34(5), 2704–2720)
This recognition is one of the highest honors bestowed by the journal, with selection limited to the most impactful works that exemplify excellence in research design, innovation, and scholarly presentation.
Their study highlights the power of functional reading activities to support motivation, independence, and empowerment for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—a contribution with meaningful implications for both research and clinical practice.
👏 Please join us in congratulating the authors on this remarkable achievement!
🔗 Read the issue: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-25-00029

Purpose: Reading proficiency is an important life skill that contributes to improved quality of life and becoming an active member in society. Th...

05/20/2026

The Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University was proud to celebrate these three outstanding Ph.D. graduates this past Saturday! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Caleb Fox, Dr. Yu (Bel) Zhang, and Dr. Hunter Privett on this remarkable achievement. Your dedication and hard work have led to this milestone, and we are honored to recognize your success.

04/09/2026

🌟 Graduate Student Appreciation Week 🌟
We had an absolute blast celebrating our amazing graduate students this week—and yes, food was involved! 😄
🌮 Tuesday kicked things off with breakfast tacos and donuts to fuel busy mornings and start the week on a high note.
🍿 Wednesday brought out the fun snacks, because every great grad student deserves a midweek pick me up.
🍰 Thursday wrapped things up on a sweet note with desserts, because accomplishments should always be celebrated properly!
Our graduate students do incredible work as scholars, teachers, researchers, and colleagues, and this week was our way of saying thank you. We appreciate all that you do to make our department such a vibrant and supportive community—we’re lucky to have you! 💚🎓

04/08/2026

🎉 Statistical Science Graduate Student Awards 🎉
The Department of Statistical Science is proud to recognize the graduate students selected for the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 Academic Year Awards. These honors celebrate exceptional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service across three categories: Best New Student, Best Teaching Assistant, and Best Overall.
🏅 2023–2024 Award Recipients
• Best New Student: Jacob Moore
• Best Teaching Assistant: Derik Boonstra
• Best Overall: Rory Samuels
🏅 2024–2025 Award Recipients
• Best New Student: Jiaowei Li
• Best Teaching Assistant: Nicholas Taylor
• Best Overall: Taylor Grimm
Congratulations to each of these students, and thank you for your outstanding contributions to the Statistical Science Department and the Baylor community. We are proud to celebrate your achievements! 💚🎓

04/07/2026

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the Baylor Statistics Department recognizes and thanks our graduate students for their outstanding contributions in scholarship, teaching, and research. Your efforts are deeply valued, and we are proud of your accomplishments.

04/01/2026

🎉 It’s Baylor Giving Day! 💚💛
Today is all about supporting the next generation of Bears. Please consider making a gift to help fund our undergraduate scholarships and open doors for future students. https://bbis.baylor.edu/give?id=49837&f=0444374
Every gift—big or small—makes a difference. 🐻💛
Give today and help our students shine!

03/02/2026

Spring 2026 Colloquium Series