The Department of Statistics at Rice University is dedicated to the advancement of the scientific discipline of statistics, the practical application of statistics to the solution of real-world problems, the education of the students in statistics and other disciplines, and outreach to the greater community.
Assistant professor of statistics Meng Li says it was a “no-brainer” for him to pursue a career in academia. His passion for math and data started early in his studies, and he was drawn to a field that tackles so many real-world issues using mathematical tools.
