Statistical Research Projects by Undergraduates
Many undergraduates have worked with faculty in Duke Statistics on statistical research, on projects ranging from the social sciences to bionformatics. Some projects involve intensive research over the summer months, whereas others involve long term projects. Duke Statistics faculty also serve as members of senior honors thesis committees for students doing data analytic work in the social and natural sciences. Below are examples of statistical research projects undertaken jointly by undergraduates and Duke Statistics faculty. A list of current opportunities can be found on the Research Opportunities for Undergraduates page.
Craig Reeson (2007), "Financial time series graphical modelling and
portfolio analysis", Summer Research Fellowship. Advisor: Mike West
Rahul Dewal (2006 and 2007), "Random graphs, networks and genomics", Summer Research Fellowship. Advisor: Mike West
Stephanie Guan (2005), "Analysis of Characteristics Related to Nonresponse for Political Contributors". Advisor: Jerry Reiter, with Alexandra Cooper, SSRI.
Tyler McCormick (2005), "Race, Network Composition and Friendship Selection in Middle Childhood: Analysis with a Pseudolikelihood Approach," Senior Honors Thesis. Advisor: Jerry Reiter.
Orcun Unlu (2005), "Franco-Turkish Relations: Past and Present", Deans' Summer Research Fellowship. Advisor: Jerry Reiter.
Andrew Steinberg (2003), "Statistical analysis of gene expression data", Summer Research Fellowship. Advisor: Mike West
Daniel Greenblatt (2001), "Statistical Analysis of DNA Sequences of Alternatively Spliced Genes." Advisor: Scott Schmidler.