James Marengo

James Marengo is a Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He serves as the Minors Coordinator for Actuarial Science. His research focuses on probability, statistics, actuarial science, and their applications in education and real-world problems.

Education:

• BA and MS from California State University
• Ph.D. from Colorado State University

Research Interests: Dr. Marengo specializes in statistical theory, probability distributions, nonparametric statistics, and actuarial mathematics. He emphasizes practical applications of statistical methods in education and industry. His recent work includes studies on the inspection paradox and collaborative statistical methodologies.

Publications: Notable works include research on the inspection paradox (2023) and collaborative statistical studies with Dr. Farnsworth (2021).

Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses such as Probability and Statistics, Actuarial Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics. Actively involved in student advising, as evidenced by mentoring Quinn Kolt, a Goldwater Scholarship recipient.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in statistical education and applied research projects.