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NAIRANJANA DASGUPTA

WSU appoints new head of

Department of Mathematics and

Statistics

ashington State University (WSU) has appointed Regents Profes-
sor Nairanjana Dasgupta as the chair for the Department of Math-
Wematics and Statistics. A highly successful researcher with a strong
commitment to interdisciplinary outreach, Dasgupta succeeds Charles Moore.
“Math and stats are everywhere and for everyone—and they are the foun-
dation of our modern, digital life. I’m honored to serve as chair for a depart-
ment that is so deeply connected to both the student experience and research
excellence at WSU,” said Dasgupta.
Her long association of 28-years with WSU, has resulted in Dasgupta’s
innovative approach to data and its applications bringing in reputation for the
department and the University. She has been a Co-Principal Investigator on
three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling more than $3.5M
involving 3D-printed bone and dental implants. Her expertise has been vital “Dr. Dasgupta is not only a highly accomplished, internationally respected
for research projects ranging from statistics to mechanical engineering and researcher, she is an outstanding leader and dedicated educator who brings
food science.
out the best in her colleagues and collaborators, and her students,” said
Courtney Meehan, College of Arts and Sciences interim dean.
Dasgupta, as director of the data analytics program—a role she Dasgupta has supervised more than 80 graduate students in math and

will retain while serving as department chair—has helped develop statistics.
Dasgupta is a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA) and a
real-world opportunities for students, cultivated strong connec- member of the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
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