John Haubrick

For his initiative on key projects, including the use of artificial intelligence in teaching, the creation of a framework to help instructors effectively manage AI tools while maintaining academic rigor and integrity, leadership in improving the accessibility of course materials, and sharing his expertise to benefit colleagues and students. 

Matt Slifko

For his significant contributions to the teaching mission of the department through high-quality instruction, revision of World Campus courses, and leadership in improvement and modernization of our undergraduate programs. 

Lingzhou Xue

For providing steady guidance to his mentees, offering concrete and effective advice on navigating their careers and life beyond academia, supporting professional development initiatives, and making a meaningful positive impact on the professional growth of junior faculty.

Xiaoyue Maggie Niu

For her outstanding service in leading the Statistics Consulting Center, strengthening the outreach of the department across Penn State and beyond, and for her exceptional impact through her dedicated teaching of the Consulting Practicum, preparing our students to handle real-world problems and communicate effectively.

Patricia Buchanan

For her decades-long dedication to outstanding undergraduate teaching, including significant contributions to the teaching and development of some of the largest courses offered by the department – spanning undergraduate and service courses in statistics.

Murali Haran

For his outstanding leadership in spearheading the development of the faculty mentorship program in our department, his enduring support of early-career faculty, and his efforts in strengthening the departmental community during his tenure as department head.

David Hunter

For his deep and sustained commitment to mentoring early-career faculty, both as an official and unofficial mentor, during his tenure as department head and beyond, and for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment in which the entire departmental community can thrive.

Priyangi Bulathsinhala

For her invaluable leadership and steadfast support to students and colleagues as Chair of Undergraduate Advising and for her dedication and rigor in revising, expanding course content, and coordinating the delivery of STAT 500 for the World Campus Program

Bharath Sriperumbudur

For his outstanding lectures, passion for education, and commitment to student success, which have led to innovative and stimulating courses, and furthered the intellectual growth of students and mentees in our graduate program.

Mosuk Chow

For her devoted and distinguished service to the department over 27 years, and her outstanding leadership of the Master of Applied Statistics program since 2007, both in terms of program administration and student advising.

Michelle Paret

For her substantial contribution to pedagogy in Statistics and high-quality teaching and commitment to incorporating her real-world consulting expertise into the classroom.

Ephraim Hanks

For his devoted and consistent efforts as the Chair of the Statistics graduate program – and in particular for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ephraim identified the potential negative effects of the pandemic early on. He worked tirelessly and innovatively together with the graduate students’ leadership to mitigate them, helping everyone remain connected and supported through an incredibly difficult period.   

Le Bao

For his devoted and consistent efforts in teaching and mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate level – and in particular for his role in in promoting, supporting and supervising undergraduate research in our Department. Le has had a significant impact on our community and on the future of a large number of undergraduate students, advising them and moving them on to successful graduate programs and industry careers.