Michelle Paret

Michelle Paret is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics at the Department of Statistics, part of the Eberly College of Science at Pennsylvania State University. She holds a B.S. (2000) and M.A. (2006) in Applied Statistics from Penn State. Prior to academia, she spent 17 years in industry, providing statistical training and guidance to engineers and professionals across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and marketing, working with organizations such as Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and General Motors.

• Education:
• B.S. in Statistics, Penn State University, 2000
• Masters in Applied Statistics, Penn State University, 2006

Her research focuses on Industrial Statistics, emphasizing practical applications of statistical methods in quality control, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. She has published on topics ranging from statistical process control (SPC) to measurement system analysis.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Elementary Statistics, Biostatistics, and Statistical Consulting Practicum. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world industrial challenges.