Kara McCormack

Kara McCormack, PhD, is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. With over six years of experience as an instructor and researcher, she specializes in biostatistics pedagogy, focusing on fostering inclusive classrooms and integrating active learning methods. Her research emphasizes statistical modeling for cancer epidemiology and improving educational practices in STEM fields.

Education:

• PhD in Biostatistics, Duke University (2023)
• MA in Mathematics, University of Miami (2016)
• BS in Mathematics, University of Miami (2015)

Research & Teaching: McCormack teaches courses such as BIOS 691 (Field Observations in Biostatistics), BIOS 663 (Intermediate Linear Models), and BIOS 645 (Principles of Experimental Analysis). Her work prioritizes data-driven examples and student engagement to build confidence in statistical collaboration. Research interests include inclusive classroom strategies and innovative pedagogical approaches.

Service: She actively contributes to building STEM community initiatives and promoting diversity in academic environments.