Douglas Baumann

Douglas Baumann is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His research focuses on Statistics Education, Data Visualization, and Statistical Genomics, with recent work emphasizing pedagogical innovations in STEM education and interdisciplinary applications in ecology and biology.

• Education: PhD in Statistics (Purdue University, 2012), MS in Mathematical Statistics (Purdue, 2009), B.A. in Mathematics (St. Olaf College, 2006)

His recent publications address improving organic chemistry instruction through generative pedagogies and advancing mathematical biology education via natural resource modeling. He has secured NSF funding for ecological modeling REU programs. Awards include the 2019 NSF REU grant for Mississippi River Basin research initiatives.

• Teaching: Courses include Statistical Methods, Categorical Data Analysis, and Statistical Computing

Collaborations span chemistry education, biology, and environmental science, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and applied practice.