Abigail Jager

Abigail Jager is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Chicago and a BS in Mathematics & Chemistry from Calvin College. Her research focuses on causal inference, instrumental variables, likelihood methods, and improving accessibility of statistics education for non-STEM students.

Education:

• PhD in Statistics, University of Chicago
• BS in Mathematics & Chemistry, Calvin College

Teaching & Initiatives: Teaches introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, created courses for the Humanities Digital Workshop, and leads the SDS Teaching Seminar. Actively promotes interdisciplinary statistics education.

Affiliations: Joined Washington University in 2020, transitioning to the newly established Statistics and Data Science Department in 2023. Office: Jolley Hall 514.