Kevin Gross

Kevin Gross is a Professor of Statistics at North Carolina State University (NC State), where he holds positions in the Department of Statistics and is part of the Biomathematics Graduate Program and Department of Applied Ecology. His research focuses on the science of science, exploring how scientific norms and institutions influence research outcomes, alongside ecological theory, particularly in population dynamics and conservation.

He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics and Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, under advisors Anthony R. Ives and Erik V. Nordheim. His earlier degrees include an M.S. in Statistics (2000) and a B.S. in Biology (1996) from Duke University.

His research interests include understanding the social and economic structures of scientific inquiry, such as funding mechanisms and peer review, alongside ecological topics like coral reef dynamics, pest control strategies, and biodiversity patterns. He integrates statistical modeling and theoretical frameworks to address these questions.

Dr. Gross has secured multiple grants, including NSF awards for studies on scientific funding inefficiencies and coral reef resilience. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for journals like Ecology Letters and The American Naturalist.

He teaches courses in ecological statistics, biomathematics, and scientific writing. His mentorship includes over 30 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable contributions in transgenic pest control modeling and coral population dynamics.

He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including the Biomathematics Graduate Program and the Genetic Engineering & Society Center at NC State, focusing on ethical and technical aspects of genetic technologies in ecological management.