Statistics at GVSU

Statistics is the science dedicated to the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. With the development of technology the collection of data has become ubiquitous, and it is vitally important that educated people be able to make sense of such large amounts of data. 

The Statistics Department offers a major in Statistics (with a potential emphasis in Actuarial Science) as well as three undergraduate minors: Applied StatisticsMathematical Statistics, and Data Science. In addition, our department offers a Professional Science Master’s degree in Biostatistics, M.S. in Applied Statistics, and M.S. in Data Science and Analytics. We are a unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.


Position Announcement

The Department of Statistics at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor to begin August 6, 2024.  This is an open field search, and candidates from Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science or a related field with a commitment to quality teaching and strong data analysis and computing skills are encouraged to apply.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations, and candidates working in emerging fields that can contribute to diversifying the expertise in our department.

For more information regarding the position description please click here.


Summer Internship Opportunity

AWRI Undergraduate Student Internships
Spring/Summer Semester

AWRI is offering up to 7 competitive spring/summer semester 2024 internships, supported by the R.B. Annis Foundation, the Herbert L. VanderMey Endowment, and other funding sources. These internships are awarded to Grand Valley undergraduate students from any discipline who will conduct research at the Annis Water Resources Institute during their undergraduate tenure at GVSU.

The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024. Learn more by downloading the summer 2024 AWRI internship announcement and application form.

Annis Water Institute

Michigan Statistics Poster Competition (K-12)



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