Dr. Shane Jensen

Professor

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Biography

Shane T. Jensen is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2004. Professor Jensen's research interests include Bayesian multi-level modeling, spatial statistics, urban analytics, and sports statistics. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, addressing issues from the effects of vacant lot greening to advanced statistical methods in sports analytics. His educational background includes master's degrees from McGill University and a bachelor's degree also from McGill University. He has received numerous awards for his research and teaching, including the Savage Award from the International Society Bayesian Analysis and the Sports Statistics Award from the American Statistical Association. As an educator, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on Bayesian statistics and advanced data analysis. Jensen is also actively involved in academic journalism, frequently discussing the implications of statistical analysis in sports and urban safety.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching courses in Bayesian statistics and data analysis.

Awards

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Savage Award

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David W. Hauck Award

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Sports Statistics Award

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JASA Reproducibility Award

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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Specialization Notes

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