Digging into the data.

3:1
Three Colleges; One Department
As a multi-college department, we unite diverse perspectives, disciplines, and strengths to advance statistical and data science.
200+
Undergraduate Majors
Education in analytics, statistics, and data science for a data-driven future.
150
Graduate Students
Our scholars serve in fields where modern data analysis skills are highly coveted.
1947
The Biometrics Unit was Established at Cornell
From our beginning, we have been home to pioneers, innovators, and visionaries.

Department Chair

Booth appointed chair of Department of Statistics and Data Science

Advances in computing speed and storage capabilities over the past several decades have allowed access to new data sources on a massive scale. As a result, the disciplines of statistics and data science have become ubiquitous and essential for progress in almost all research areas and industry sectors.

James Booth
Professor, Statistics and Data Science

A legacy of leadership and innovation.

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Our Leadership

From the beginning, we’ve been home to pioneers, innovators and visionaries who recognized the power of statistical theory and data to transform scientific discovery.

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Belonging at Bowers

Our pursuit of progress goes beyond technology as we foster a culture where everyone feels valued, connected, and empowered to thrive. At Bowers, every voice matters.