Dr. Dylan Small

Professor

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Biography

Dylan Small is the Universal Furniture Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He has held this position since 2002 after completing his PhD at Stanford University in 2002. His research interests are largely focused on statistical applications in public health, particularly in the design and analysis of experiments, observational studies for comparing treatments, and the implications of longitudinal data and measurement error in medicine and economics. Small's work encompasses various methodologies in causal inference, biostatistics, and epidemiology, with a rich portfolio of published research in leading statistical journals. He teaches a range of courses including advanced statistical methods and causal inference, supervising students on practical research projects and dissertation work. Small has been recognized for his contributions to the field and has received honors such as the IMS Medallion Lecturer award and being named a fellow of the American Statistical Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching advanced statistical courses, supervising research projects, and conducting studies in the field of statistics and data science.

Awards

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IMS Medallion Lecturer

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Fellow

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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