Ryder Best receives CASE scholarship

July 15, 2016

Congratulations to Ryder Best, an undergraduate student of Mathematical Decision Sciences and Economics, who has received the 2016 Casualty Actuaries of the Southeast (CASE) scholarship.

Dr. Walter L. Deemer Excellence in Teaching Award

June 15, 2016

A new award to recognize excellence in teaching by faculty and graduate students has been established in STOR. This has been made possible by a generous gift from the family of Dr. Deemer.

Dr. Jan Hannig named ASA Fellow

May 15, 2016

Professor Jan Hannig has been named a fellow in the American Statistical association (ASA). He will receive the certificate at a ceremony August 2 at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in Chicago, IL.

The American Statistical Association is the world’s largest community of statisticians and the second oldest continuously operating professional society in the United States.  The designation of ASA Fellow recognizes outstanding professional contributions to and leadership in the field of statistical science.

Dr. Nilay Argon featured in UNC spotlight: Women in Stem

April 6, 2016

Professor Nilay Argon has been featured in UNC spotlight: Women in Stem. This UNC Research timeline spans the past 116 years and features women who have not only made major research discoveries and advancements, but have narrowed the gender gap for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

MDS students initiated into Alpha of North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa

March 22, 2016

MDS students Damien Gu, Devon Francis Martin and Rachel Lee Nesbit will be initiated into Alpha of the North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa on April 5, 2016, 4PM at the Friday Center.