Department of Statistics and Biostatistics, courses in Data Science, Machine Learning, Analytics

Welcome to the Department of Statistics and Data Science! Our department supports students with diverse academic and career goals, whether they plan to enter the workforce or continue their education. Through statistics, data science, computational methods, and applied research, students learn how to turn data into meaningful insights and address real-world problems in a data-driven world.

" Our department is comprised of engaged faculty who strive for excellence in both teaching and research." -Dept. Chair

Why Study Statistics at CSUEB?

Modern curriculum with embedded project based learning
Exposure to multiple software used in Industries
Small class sizes
Scholarships
Transfer pathways from Community Colleges

Contact Us
Phone: 510-885-3435
Email: statistics@csueastbay.edu

Department Chair
Ayona Chatterjee Statistics Chair
Ayona Chatterjee, Ph.D.
ayona.chatterjee@csueastbay.edu
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Department Highlights

New B.S. in Data Science

Launching this year, our new Bachelor of Science in Data Science prepares students with the statistical, computational, and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful insights and thrive in a data-driven world.

New 4+1 Pathways

Students can now accelerate their education through 4+1 pathways, earning both a bachelor's degree and an M.S. in Statistics in just five years.

Students at CSUEB OSCAR Oral presentation

Student Showcases at CSUEB and SJSU

Celebrating the incredible work of our students at the 2026 Student Showcases!

From CSUEB to SJSU, our Data Science and Statistics students presented innovative research tackling real-world problems. Ranging from LLM-driven book genre classification and sentiment analysis to sports MVP valuation and global housing affordability.

A huge congratulations to Shruti Gajre, Shrushi Hakkrekoppa Chandrappa, Jennifer Mac, and Joseph Germano for representing our department with excellence, and a special thank you to faculty mentors Dr. Eric A. Suess and Dr. Jiyoun Myung for their guidance and support.

We’re proud to see our students pushing boundaries, applying data-driven thinking, and showcasing the impact of their work beyond the classroom!

3rd Annual DataFest

The Department of Statistics & Data Science, in partnership with the American Statistical Association (ASA), hosted its 3rd Annual DataFest with more than 45 students from across ��ֱ�� and Skyline College.

Students teamed up to analyze a complex dataset, uncover insights, and put their data wrangling, statistical analysis, and visualization skills to the test.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

Best in Show: Nikolas Perez Linggi, Krishiv Haranath, Dhwanil Ranpura
Best Insight: Suritaneil Sahota, Hector Pena, Matthew Baker, Bryan Ramirez, Steven Cheum
Best Use of Statistical Analysis: Ashish, Evan Nagesh, Pranav Parameswaran, Parth Bhagwat
Best Visualization: Prabhjyot Grewal, Daniel Padilla, Shrusthi HC

Special thanks to Professor Eric Fox for leading the effort to host this year's event.

Guest Speaker Spotlight– DATA 130

We had a fantastic visit from Svetlana Gubin, Data Strategist with the Oakland Police Department, in our DATA 130 – The Data Science Profession class!

Svetlana shared her career journey and gave our students an inside look at working with data in government—from the skills and tools she uses in her work to navigating a career in the public sector. We especially appreciated her practical advice about building a career, staying curious, and adapting as data science and AI continue to evolve.

A huge thank you to Svetlana for spending time with our students and sharing her experiences so openly. Opportunities like these help our students see the many different paths a career in data can take!

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