Dr. Le Bao

Professor

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Biography

Le Bao is a Professor of Statistics at Penn State University, where he also serves as the Associate Department Head. He obtained his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Washington, Seattle in 2011, and holds an M.S. in Statistics from Dalhousie University, Canada (2005), and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Peking University (2004). His research is primarily motivated by the application of statistical methodologies to solve significant real-world problems. He focuses on various areas including public health, social sciences, HIV epidemics, COVID-19, demographic research, the implications for marginalized populations, and the effects of air pollution. Bao is actively involved as a technical advisor for the UNAIDS Reference Group and leads projects at the Diagnostics Modeling Consortium.

Research Interests

Bayesian Models Statistical Computing Small Area Estimation Diagnostics Complicated Statistical Models Public Health Social Sciences

Experience

Professor

2011-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and research in the field of Statistics.

Courses

STAT/IST 557, Data Mining STAT 554, Categorical Data Analysis STAT/MATH 415, Introduction to Mathematical Statistics STAT 897D, Applied Data Mining STAT 497, Introduction to Statistical Research

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.