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 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 …
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 …