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Zijian Zeng

PhD student named runner-up in Statistical Methods in Imaging Friday, Apr. 15, 2022

Zijian Zeng's co-authors are his advisers Meng Li and Marina Vannucci.


Philip Earnst

Ernst receives 2022 George R. Brown Award for Excellence in Teaching Monday, Apr. 11, 2022

Rice's most prestigious teaching award recognizes 'continuing excellence in teaching and exemplary commitment to the education' of students.


Statistics and biostatistics programs top 30 statistics jump 14 spots

Rice statistics, biostatistics graduate programs rank top 30 in U.S. Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022

Statistics jumps 14 spots in U.S. News and World Report rankings, as biostatistics places No. 24 in new category.


Loren Hopkins

Hopkins named to Wastewater-based Disease Surveillance committee Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022

Rice professor in the practice serves as chief environmental science officer for the City of Houston Health Department.


Philip Ernst

Ernst elected to Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Leadership Academy Monday, Mar. 7, 2022

Recognition given to early career researchers who contribute significantly to the future of statistical science.