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Jeff Babb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg. He has held academic roles since 2000, including serving as Department Chair from 2004-2009. Prior to his academic career, Babb worked as a Biometrician at the Canadian Grain Commission for 16 years and as a Principal Consultant for the University of Manitoba’s Statistical Advisory Service. His expertise spans statistical climatology, anthropology, spatial statistics, and multivariate analysis, with notable contributions to Mesolithic burial chronology and paleoclimatic studies.
Education:
- M.Sc., Mathematical Statistics, University of Alberta (Thesis: Autocorrelated Differences in Paired Samples)
- B.Sc., Mathematics, University of Winnipeg
Research focuses on statistical applications in climatology, demography, and archaeology. Collaborations with anthropologists and geographers have explored Mesolithic burial practices and European prehistoric populations. Recent work addresses teacher well-being during the pandemic, blending statistical methods with educational policy analysis.
Publications span over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including studies in Journal of Human Evolution and Proceedings University of Bristol Spelaeological Society, plus contributions to books on gifted education and agricultural science. Technical reports include statistical analyses for food safety programs and crop quality assessment.
Awards: None explicitly listed. Consulting experience includes work with industry, government, and academia on experimental design, survey analysis, and statistical audits.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with archaeologists and climatologists. Engages in policy-related statistical consulting for education and agricultural sectors.
