Dr. Mark Low

Professor

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Biography

Mark G. Low is the Walter C. Bladstrom Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he has served since 1991. He specializes in statistics and data science, with interests that lie in decision theory, nonparametric function estimation, and statistical inference. Low has made significant contributions to statistical theory and has published numerous research articles including work on adaptive confidence bands and nonparametric regression. His academic journey began with a PhD from Cornell University in 1989, following a ScB from Brown University in 1983. He has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Illinois. In his teaching, he covers a range of statistical topics including probability, stochastic processes, and statistical inference, often emphasizing real-world applications. Low's work has garnered several honors, including the Wharton Teaching Excellence Award and recognition as a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. He is actively involved in research that pushes the boundaries of statistical methodology and education, addressing complex challenges in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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Wharton Undergraduate Teaching Award

2013-01-01
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Medallion Lecturer

2008-01-01
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Fellow

2004-01-01
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Mathematical Sciences Post-Doctoral Fellow

1991-01-01

Courses

STAT4300 - Probability STAT4300001 STAT1018 - Intro Business Stat STAT3990 - Independent Study STAT4330 - Stochastic Processes STAT5100 - Probability STAT5160 - Adv Stat Inference II STAT5330 - Stochastic Processes STAT8990 - Independent Study

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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