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The Ph.D. Program

Fields of study include the main areas of statistical theory (with emphasis on foundations, Bayes theory, decision theory, nonparametric statistics), probability theory (stochastic processes, asymptotics, weak convergence), information theory, bioinformatics and genetics, classification, data mining and machine learning, neural nets, network science, optimization, statistical computing, and graphical models and methods.

With this background, graduates of the program have found excellent positions in universities, industry, and government. We have a list of helpful alumni examples for your reference.

Ph.D. Study at Yale

Consult the Graduate School’s Programs and Policies for general information about Ph.D. study at Yale.

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About the Union

Yale graduate student workers recently unionized. Learn more regarding the collective bargaining agreement and Local 33.

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Questions? Contact the DGS Team

  • Jay Emerson

    Adjunct Professor of Statistics & Data Science
    Co-Director of Graduate Studies
    Email
    +1 (203) 432-0638
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  • Zhou Fan

    Assistant Professor of Statistics & Data Science
    Co-Director of Graduate Studies
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