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Professor Garvesh Raskutti steps into the role of Statistics department chair

Raskutti sees promising opportunities ahead as the Department of Statistics joins the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence. Throughout his career, Professor Garvesh Raskutti has been devoted to using statistics and computing to tackle cross-disciplinary problems — whether bringing machine learning to cancer research, studying protein-folding with biochemists, or unpacking the uncertainty inherent in today’s …

Professor Sunduz Keles receives Kellett Mid-Career Award

Ben Lengerich’s new startup makes AI ‘show its work’ in healthcare settings

Matthias Katzfuss named Fellow of International Society for Bayesian Analysis

Professor Matthias Katzfuss has been elected an International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA) Fellow, a distinction reserved for ISBA members whose scholarship, teaching, and service have made a significant and lasting impact on the advancement of Bayesian statistics. This biennial honor, awarded by a committee of past Fellows, recognizes individuals whose contributions meaningfully promote Bayesian …

Statistics department recognizes 2025-2026 outstanding teaching assistants

Each year, the Department of Statistics honors a select group of graduate students whose teaching and mentorship make a meaningful difference in the experiences of UW–Madison students. These TAs balance their own education and research with a profound commitment to effective instruction, and their impact is felt across introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.  Meet this year’s winners:  Outstanding Performance as a …

The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches

The Dean’s essay: Time to dig

Jiwei Zhao Named 2026 Fellow of the American Statistical Association

Statistics moves up to #12 in latest U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings

Statistics and Data Science majors among WISCURDS student researchers at Data Science Institute