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Graduate Application Date - January 15, 2023

If you are interested in applying for Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Guelph, the next regular entry point for all graduate programs is September 2023.

Graduate Application Date - January 15, 2022

If you are interested in applying for Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Guelph, the next regular entry point for all graduate programs is September 2022.

In order to receive full consideration for funding, applications should be received no later than January 15, 2022. Funding may be limited for applications received after that date.  After Jan.. 15, please contact the graduate program assistant if you are interested in Fall 2022 entry.

W24 Topics Course Descriptions Released!

The winter semester is nearly upon us, and with course registration in full swing, the topics that will be covered in STAT*4050, STAT*6920, MATH*4060, and MATH*6181 are now available! 

 

STAT*4050 & STAT*6920 (Bayesian Data Analysis)

This course will be led by Dr. Justin Slater, and will be an applied statistics course from the perspective of the Bayesian. We will introduce the Bayesian framework as an intuitive framework for statistical analysis, with an emphasis on modern applied techniques from a conceptual perspective. Topics in this course include:

New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Justin Slater

We spoke to Dr. Justin Slater from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics about his research on developing novel data science and statistical methods in epidemiology. Slater recently joined the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences on January 1st, 2023.

Infographic congratulating this year's Vector Scholarship winners.

Vector Awards Over $50,000 in Entrance Scholarships to Our MDS Students

Our incoming students have garnered a big win with big entrance scholarships, courtesy of Vector, a Toronto-based organization that aims to improve the lives of Canadians through the use of AI research. In total, $70,000 of funding from the Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence was awarded to UoG students, with $52,500 being awarded to students entering into our very own Masters of Data Science program. We are proud to celebrate these merit-based scholarships wins, and wish to congratulate all of the successful candidates.