Dr. Heejung Shim

Instructor

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Biography

Heejung Shim is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Purdue University's Department of Statistics. Her research focuses on various areas within statistics, particularly applied statistics and Bayesian methods. She has a strong interest in computational biology, emphasizing how statistical methodologies can be applied to biological data. Functional data analysis is another key area of her research, where she investigates the behavior and features of complex functional data sets. Furthermore, Heejung studies genomics, utilizing statistical techniques to interpret genetic information effectively. She is dedicated to advancing statistical practices and fostering new techniques that can efficiently analyze biological phenomena. Heejung's commitment to research is complemented by her teaching, where she strives to inspire students to appreciate and utilize statistical reasoning in their work.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
One semester of Calculus One semester of Statistics (recommended) Knowledge of Computer Programming (recommended)
Application Checklist
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  • Statistics Questionnaire
  • Academic Resume
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional.