Statistics | U-M LSA

We are Hiring! The Department of Statistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for multiple opportunities beginning August 25, 2025.

Can We Really Teach Machines to Smell?

Bridge Master's Program in Applied Statistics An outstanding opportunity to take coursework with leading Statistics faculty, gain research experience, and prepare for PhD program application.

50 Years of Michigan Statistics

Faculty Feature: Liza Levina Liza's current research interests focus on statistical analysis of network data and its applications, from social media to neuroimaging.

Data Science Master's Program A collaborative program with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Department of Statistics, the School of Information and the Department of Biostatistics. We are thrilled to offer a one of a kind program!

Welcome to the Department of Statistics! Located in West Hall, through the iconic “West Engin Arches” on U-M’s central campus, the department offers top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. With renowned faculty members working on some of the most important problems of the day, and a fast-growing reputation as an international leader in statistical education and research, we continue to recruit the highest-quality faculty and students.

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Recent News

UM Team won the Olfactory Mixtures Prediction Challenge

Congratulations to the UM Team for winning the Olfactory Mixtures Prediction Challenge.

Gongjun Xu receives the President's Citation award from ICSA

Congratulations Gongjun Xu for receiving the President's Citation award from ICSA.

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Two tenure-track positions available at the Assistant Professor levels

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