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Abigail Jager is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Washington University in St. Louis. She joined the university in Fall 2020, transitioning from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to the newly founded Statistics and Data Science department in 2023. Her research focuses on causal inference, instrumental variables, likelihood methods, and improving accessibility of statistics education for non-STEM disciplines.
- Education: Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Chicago; BS in Mathematics & Chemistry from Calvin College.
Dr. Jager teaches a broad range of courses, including introductory and advanced undergraduate statistics, and leads initiatives such as the SDS Teaching Seminar. She collaborates with the Humanities Digital Workshop to integrate data science education across disciplines. She holds no listed scientific awards but is actively involved in pedagogical innovation.
Her work emphasizes making statistical methods accessible, reflected in her teaching and curriculum development roles. She has no listed grants or advising activities, though her leadership in teaching seminars underscores her commitment to educational outreach.
