David Unger

David Unger is the Undergraduate Program Director and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is based in the Computing Applications Building (Room 156) and focuses on advancing pedagogical strategies in introductory statistics, leveraging statistical software and educational technology. His work includes developing blended and online course formats.

His research interests span both educational methodologies and statistical techniques, including mixture models, Bayesian-inference clustering, and multivariate analysis. While no specific publications are listed here, his contributions to curriculum design and technology integration are central to his role.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He actively supports undergraduate advising and program administration within the Department of Statistics.