Jeff Bay

Jeff Bay is a Professor of Statistics at the Division of Mathematics & Computer Science, Maryville College. He serves as Chair of the Division and has held academic roles since completing his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University.

• Education: B.A. from DePauw University, M.A. from University of Missouri, Ph.D. from North Carolina State University

Research Interests span interdisciplinary applications of statistical science, including pharmaceutical research, environmental assessment, sports analytics, agricultural studies, and educational modeling. His work addresses real-world challenges such as PPP loan distribution, voter turnout, and imputing missing data in remote sensing. He emphasizes the lifelong impact of statistical reasoning in diverse domains like business, politics, and STEM education.

Advising highlights undergraduate research projects on topics ranging from game show decision-making to rider-horse interactions in equestrian events, reflecting his commitment to applied statistical learning.