Dawn L. Sanderson

Maj Dawn L. Sanderson serves as an Assistant Professor of Statistics in the Mathematics and Statistics Department within the Graduate School of Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), while also holding the position of Military Deputy for AFIT's Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE).

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Statistics and Operations Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2025)
• MS in Applied Mathematics, Air Force Institute of Technology (2019)
• MS in Criminal Justice Administration, Columbia Southern University (2015)
• BS in Mathematics, Methodist University (2011)

Her research program centers on reliability engineering and uncertainty quantification through extreme value theory, with specialized expertise in Bayesian data analysis methodologies. This work bridges theoretical statistics with real-world applications in aerospace operations and medical decision-making, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary impact across defense and healthcare domains.

Publication analysis reveals a strategic focus on high-stakes operational problems where statistical modeling directly influences safety-critical decisions, particularly in meteorological risk assessment and clinical treatment optimization.

As Military Deputy for the STAT COE, she drives the integration of rigorous scientific testing frameworks across Air Force acquisition and operational test communities.

While specific student advising details are unavailable, her dual military-academic role suggests leadership in developing next-generation defense analysts through AFIT's graduate programs.