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Statistics and COVID-19: Forecasting the Spread

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Rocco Matarazzo at the Tropicana Field during his internship in 2022. Hurricane Helene damaged the stadium earlier this year and the 2025 season will be played outdoors at the George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay.

Dec 3, 2024

Online Master of Statistics Grad Says NC State’s Program Knocks it Out of the Ballpark

Life threw a curveball at Rocco Matarazzo in 2021 causing him to reevaluate his plans to enroll in an in-person master’s degree program in the fall of 2022. He landed an internship with the Tampa Bay Rays that continued through the fall semester — which led him to research online options.  “I immediately began parsing…
David Grant

May 2, 2024

Online Grad Pursues Passion for Statistics

Former Southeast Raleigh High School math teacher and NC State alumnus David Grant decided that the fall of 2023 was the time to actively begin the process of aligning his career with his passion. When he discovered that the Applied Statistics and Data Management Graduate Certificate Program offered by NC State Online was a perfect fit, he immediately enrolled in the program and will graduate in May of 2024.

Dec 13, 2022

Flexibility: One Reason Charles Harding Chose NC State Online

Charles Harding, a December 2022 graduate, chose NC State Online to achieve a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Management. The program provided the flexibility Harding needed to balance his career goals and his life responsibilities.
Mana Azizsoltani's workspace.

Jul 5, 2022

Online Grad Applies Master of Statistics to Hospitality

A year after graduating, Mana Azizsoltani reflects on his experience in the online Master of Statistics program at NC State.

Mar 11, 2022

Online Master of Statistics Program Helped Alum Succeed at Her Own Pace

Cindy Hu shares how the online Master of Statistics program gave her the flexibility and skills she needed to switch her career path.
Dan Harris headshot in front of brick wall.

Nov 23, 2021

Dan Harris: Leveraging the Online Statistics Program to Bring Industry Experience to the Classroom

Lecturer Dan Harris brings a unique perspective to his courses by using his experience as an online student and his years of industry expertise to bring a truly exciting and relevant experience to his students.

Oct 27, 2021

From Training for Triathlons to Training Models: Why Laura Mathews Chose NC State’s Online Master of Statistics Program

Laura Mathews’ day job involves training and racing as a professional triathlete. When not actively training, Matthews set out to prepare for her next career. With a strong interest in mathematics and research, she knew a graduate degree in statistics would open up career opportunities in many different areas.

Oct 26, 2021

Q+A with Marcia Gumpertz: Statistical Consulting Expert and Diversity and Inclusion Advocate

We sat down for a short question and answer session with Marcia Gumpertz to discuss her career in statistical consulting, how she brings that knowledge to the classroom, and her great work advocating for diversity and inclusion.
Natalie Ziemba as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Samoa.

Apr 6, 2021

Natalie Ziemba Achieved Her Career Goals Thanks to Online Statistics Graduate Certificate

When Natalie Ziemba, MSW, joined NC State’s online Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Management, she was already well-established in her career. With a background in social work, she has spent much of her life working with groups and communities. “I love the framework and skills I have as a social worker, but it…

May 26, 2020

Statistics and COVID-19: Forecasting the Spread

Visit the online Master of Statistics program page to learn more and apply for the program. Members of the Wolfpack have stepped up in unimaginable ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Michael DeWitt, a 2019 graduate of the Master of Statistics online program, has been working since the beginning of the outbreak to forecast the spread…