Yet, we are not so large that students get lost in a crowd. The departmental web pages contain considerable information on our program, the University and Columbia. I would be happy to discuss our program further, by phone, e-mail, or in person. The department's Center for Reliability and Quality Sciences focuses on applications of statistics in industry. The staff of the Statistical Laboratory provides expert statistical advice to researchers across the campus, to government agencies, and to industry.
Students find the department an enjoyable and stimulating place to pursue graduate studies.
There are 12 regular and two adjunct faculty members and approximately 30 fulltime graduate students in the department. Students come to the University from a variety of backgrounds - across the country and around the world. The Department of Statistics is located in the heart of the University's beautifully landscaped lawns and only steps away from the historic Horseshoe. All programs emphasize broad training in both applied and theoretical statistics. Credit can later be applied toward a certificate or degree.