Dr. Robert Ploutz Snyder

Professor

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Biography

Robert J. Ploutz-Snyder is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing in statistical methods applicable to health sciences. He holds a PhD and is a PStat® certified statistician acknowledged by the American Statistical Association. His research interests predominantly revolve around mixed modeling, longitudinal studies, and addressing challenges associated with small-n studies in innovative research areas. His notable experience includes serving as the lead Biostatistician for NASA's Human Research Program at the Johnson Space Center, where he contributed to various grants aimed at understanding and mitigating the negative impacts of spaceflight on humans. Furthermore, prior to joining the University of Michigan, Dr. Ploutz-Snyder was an Associate Professor in Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he achieved significant accomplishments in grant collaborations and scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching statistical methods and research design in nursing.

Lead Biostatistician

2001-01-01 — 2015-01-01

NASA Johnson Space Center • Houston, TX

Led biostatistical efforts to evaluate the impacts of spaceflight on human health.

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — 2014-01-01

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

Conducted research and taught graduate courses in biostatistics.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science