Data Science and Statistics

Major

Data Science and Statistics

If Lawrence is your first choice, apply by Nov. 1 to receive your admission decision by Dec. 1. Early Decision applicants also receive financial aid offers and select housing early, making senior year feel more settled.

Program Overview

Data can help us to make better decisions.  

Data are abundant but must be interpreted with care. What sets data analysis apart as responsible and insightful? You. Learn to build statistical models and develop the programming skills necessary to draw insightful conclusions from complex data. Then communicate your findings responsibly. Flexible by design, the minor in statistics and data science can be paired with a wide range of majors and you can take courses that connect statistical techniques to fields that interest you.

Spotlight

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Alumni Perspective

“The professors genuinely care for students, providing unmatched support and guidance. Their dedication ignited my passion for statistics and data science, helping me discover my true potential.”

Katherine Liu ’20, Data Scientist at eBay
Mathematics, Economics, Statistics & Data Science
Bellevue, Washington

Advising

At Lawrence, academic advising helps you shape an educational experience that reflects your interests, goals, and aspirations. Your faculty advisor will support you as you plan your path, connect with campus resources and communities, and make informed decisions that prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling future.

Faculty

Engage deeply and collaboratively with professors who are experts in their field and committed to supporting your education.

All Faculty

Scott Corry

Patricia Hamar Boldt Professor of Liberal Studies and Professor of Mathematics

scott.corry@lawrence.edu

920-832-7287

My interests include combinatorics, algebraic geometry, Galois theory, and mathematical physics. I've studied analogies between finite graphs and Riemann surfaces, chip-firing games on graphs, and role of symmetry in quantum…

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Alexander Michael Heaton

Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

alexander.m.heaton@lawrence.edu

920-832-6738

My research interests include representation theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras, combinatorics, and applied algebra, but I am interested in all areas of math, physics, and science in general. I…

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Andrew J. Sage

Associate Professor of Statistics

andrew.j.sage@lawrence.edu

920-832-6523

I enjoy working collaboratively to find meaning in complex data. My research interests include statistical machine learning, applied statistics, sports analytics, and statistics education. I would be happy to talk with you…

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Kurt Wilson (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor of Anthropology

kurt.wilson@lawrence.edu

920-832-7883

I am an anthropological archaeologist who is interested understanding human-environment interactions with a particular focus on how human behaviors and local ecologies influence inequality, dietary change, territoriality, cooperation, and related…

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