Rosie Ching

Rosie Ching is a Full-Time Senior Lecturer in the Department of Econometrics and Data Science at the School of Economics, Singapore Management University (SMU). She serves as the Basket Coordinator for Numeracy, focusing on enhancing statistical education and numeracy skills.

Educational Background:

• M.Sc in Statistics, National University of Singapore (1999)
• B.Sc with 2nd Class Upper Division Honours in Mathematics, National University of Singapore (1997)
• B.Sc with Merit, National University of Singapore (1996)

Rosie’s research interests span statistical experiments, games, and applications, emphasizing innovative pedagogical approaches in econometrics, data science, and analytics. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with real-world problem-solving.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Winner, Cartoon Caption Contest (July), CAUSE, 2025
• HIGHLY COMMENDED for Academic Research with Impact, FT Awards, 2025
• Global Gold Award, Blended and Presence Learning, QS Reimagine Education Awards, 2023/2024
• World Toilet Organization Hall of Fame Award, 2023
• Global Silver Award, Presence Learning and Teaching, QS Reimagine Education Awards, 2021
• Teaching Delivery Commendation, QS Reimagine Education Awards, 2017
• Champion Teacher, CEEMAN, 2016
• Global Bronze Award, Best Educational App, QS Reimagine Education Awards, 2015
• Multiple LOO Awards (Individual/Organisation), Restroom Association (Singapore), 2023-2024
• SMU Teaching Excellence Hall of Fame, 2024
• SMU Honour Roll, 2016
• Pingat Kepujian (Prime Minister’s Office), 2021
• Repeated Excellent and Innovative Teacher Awards, 2008-2021

Rosie has mentored numerous students, including international award winners such as David Yew Tien Ren (CAUSE Silver, 2025), Shawn Lew Wei Hwa (Early Career Competition Winner, 2021), and Nicholas Soh Zhan Yi (Youth Winner, Fields Institute, 2015). She holds professional certifications as a Professional Statistician (American Statistical Society), Accredited Statistician (Statistical Society of Australia), and Chartered Statistician (Royal Statistical Society).