
Titles
Education
Ph.D. Statistics, University of Minnesota-Thesis: Graphical Methods for Determining Predictor Importance and Effect, Advisor: Sanford Weisberg
B.A. Mathematics & B.S. Physics, Bethel University-Graduated cum laude. Minor in Computer Science
Biography
Summary
I collaborate with researchers throughout the College of Veterinary Medicine on the statistical aspects of their research, including research design and grant proposals, data analysis and interpretation, and writing and editing of manuscripts.
Expertise
- Statistics
- Informatics
- Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
- Statistical applications and theory, including conceptual and introductory courses
Courses
Current Courses
- CMB/VMED 5915: Essential Statistics for Life Sciences
- CMB/VMED 8910: Statistical Principles of Research Design
- CVM 6906: Critical Scientific Reading
- VMED 5910: Grantwriting
Previous Courses
- CVM Summer Scholars Program
- EPSY 8282: Longitudinal Data
- STAT 4101-2: Theory of Statistics (Undergraduate Level)
- STAT 4893W: Consultation and Communication for Students
- STAT 5101-2: Theory of Statistics (Masters Level), Teaching Assistant
- STAT 8801: Statistical Consulting
Research
Research interests
Data analysis, mixed models, longitudinal data, statistical genetics, graphical methods and analyses, model combining, and statistical consulting.