R. Clifton Bailey Seminar Series
The Department of Statistics hosts weekly seminars featuring leading researchers and practitioners who share their latest research in statistical methodology development, applications of statistical tools in different fields, data science, and AI.
These seminars provide a dynamic forum for discussing innovative approaches, emerging challenges, and interdisciplinary applications. Students gain valuable exposure to new trends and techniques – an essential part of their learning – sharpening research skills and broadening perspectives.
Faculty, students, and guests are all welcome to join the exchange of ideas and build connections across the statistical community.
Statistician R.Clifton Bailey of McLean, Virginia, who has several decades of experience working on high-profile statistical studies for the government, sponsors the weekly seminars.
Fall 2025 Seminar Dates
Seminars are held Fridays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., in ENGR 1103 (unless otherwise noted) and live-streamed via Zoom. For questions or Zoom access, contact the Department of Statistics.
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August 25, 2025: Faculty Fever Talks
Jonathan Auerbach, Isuru Dassanayake, Adetokunbo Fadahunsi, David Kepplinger, Ben Lee, Kenneth Pasiah, Nicholas Rios, William Rosenberger (Distinguished University Professor) -
September 5, 2025: Faculty Fever Talks
Ray Bai, Brenda Betancourt, Michael Holland, Ilhan Izmirli, Kenneth Strazzeri, John Stufken, Jiayang Sun (Bernard Dunn Eminent Scholar), Lily Wang -
September 19, 2025: Hailiang Liu, IOWA State University
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September 26, 2025: Jianqing Fan, Princeton University
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October 10, 2025: Mark Meyer, Georgetown University
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October 17, 2025: Bruno Sanso; University of California, Santa Cruz
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October 24, 2025: Alonso Ogueda-Oliva, PhD Candidate, Mathematics, George Mason University
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October 31, 2025: Catalina Gonzalez Duenas, George Mason University
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November 7, 2025: Ziyu Yao, George Mason University
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November 14, 2025: David Gerard, American University
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November 21, 2025: Fengnan Deng, George Mason University
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December 5, 2025: Chris Jennison, University of Bath