Choosing and Developing a Research Topic

Choosing and developing a research topic is challenging. Join this workshop with the GSAS Writing Studio to complete a series of interactive exercises to help clarify your ideas and discuss strategies to turn your interests into a compelling thesis topic. Students across MA programs will work together and gain perspectives from multiple disciplines.  Find an […]

File for Graduation by November 1

If this is your last semester in the MA Statistics Program, then you need to file for Graduation.  Read about Graduation HERE. 

EMPLOYER INFO SESSION: Cubist Systemic Strategies

Introduction to Quantitative Finance and Technical Talk with Research Lead at Cubist Systematic Strategies.  Read the MA Statistics Newsletter for details and link to RSVP. 

Lunch with Dr. Dobrin Marchev – Informal Faculty Talks with MA Students

Lunch with Dr. Dobrin Marchev - Informal Faculty Talks with MA Students This event is especially valuable for those who are interested in exploring a Mentored Research Project (GR 5398) in the future.   Talk title:  “Monte Carlo Methods in Statisics” Join us for this informal get together.  We will hear briefly about Dr. Marchev’s interests […]

BA/MA Admissions Event

Columbia College, Barnard, School of General Studies Undergraduates can learn about the BA/MA in Statistics Program.  This allows students to earn a BA in their field of interest and an MA in Statistics in a shortened time with fewer expenses.  The open house event is virtual but we would still appreciate an expected headcount so […]

ALUMNI PANEL: Financial Services

Join our alumni to learn about the financial services industry.  Simple dinner and refreshments provided after the event.  Find the RSVP Link and details in the MA Statistics Newsletter. 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER

Recipients of Statistics Scholarships had the opportunity of coming together for an elegant dinner held at the Penn Club.  The event provided a welcome opportunity for the awardees to meet and connect with one another in a warm and celebratory atmosphere.     

Lunch Chat with Stats Alumni

Jingbin Cao '21 Data Scientist at Warner Music Group Read the MA Statistics Newsletter for RSVP

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: M.A. in Statistics

Join THIS or one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.   Learn about our MA Program in Statistics at Columbia University and find out if it’s the right choice for you.  3pm – 4pm  / Nov. 11, Dec. 16, 2022   /   Jan. 20, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, 2023   FIND information on applying to GSAS and CREATE your […]

Lunch with Yongchan Kwon – Informal Faculty Talks with MA Students

Find the invitation in the MA Statistics Newsletter for November 9.   Lunch with Professor Yongchan Kwon.  SUMMARY by Milton Lim; MA Statistics Student; President, Columbia Statistics Club: "Professor Yongchan Kwon completed his PhD in Statistics at Seoul National University and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University. Yongchan at presented his research interests in interpretable […]

LAST DAY to request PASS/FAIL or R CREDIT

GSAS does not allow any changes to the selection of a Letter Grade or Pass/Fail or R credit after Thursday, November 17, 2022.  Courses taken for PASS/FAIL or R Credit DO NOT COUNT TOWARD GRADUATION.  A class must have a LETTER GRADE to count toward graduation.  After November 17, the choice of Pass/Fail will remain.  […]