For questions about the MA Program, please email ma.stat@columbia.edu. For admissions questions, please email gsas-admissions@columbia.edu

  • MAP:  Watson Hall & SSW
  • MAP:  Watson Conference Room
Demissie Alemayehu

Demissie Alemayehu, Ph.D.

Demissie Alemayehu, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor & Faculty Co-Director
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office:  929 School of Social Work (SSW)
Email:  da15@columbia.edu

Bany Baydil

Banu Baydil, Ph.D.

Lecturer in Discipline & Faculty Co-Director
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office:  613 Watson Hall
Email:  bb2717@columbia.edu

Jill Forger

Jill Forger

Jill Forger

Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Program Coordinator
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office:  608A Watson Hall
E-mail:  jf2306@columbia.edu 

Jill is the primary point of contact for prospective and current students. She coordinates and facilitates communication within the MA Program, helps guide registration procedures, participates in event planning, and offers support for the Admissions Committee and the Faculty Advisers. 

Chrissie Kong

Chrissie Kong

Assistant Director for Academic Affairs
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office: 611 Watson Hall
E-mail: sk4987@columbia.edu

Chrissie oversees student learning and experiences, program initiatives, and faculty support in the M.A. in Statistics Program.

Vina Wong

Vina Wong 

Higher Education Intern 
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office:  603 Watson Hall
Email: vw2266@tc.columbia.edu

Vina provides administrative, creative, and event support across the program's various initiatives. 

Ziren Violet Yin

Ziren Violet Yin

Assistant Director for Career Development
M.A. Program in Statistics
Office:  609 Watson Hall
E-mail:  zy2286@columbia.edu 

Violet supports our graduate students' career development. She advises about career paths, application preparation, and organizes networking and informational events with industry partners. 

 

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