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Samantha Bates Prins is the Dean of the College of Science & Math and a Professor of Statistics at James Madison University (JMU) since 2006. She holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Washington (2001), an MS in Statistics from the same institution (1998), and a BS (Hons) in Statistics from the University of Auckland, New Zealand (1996). Her research focuses on applying statistical methods—particularly Bayesian approaches and clustering techniques—to address real-world challenges across disciplines. She is also deeply involved in STEM pedagogy, faculty mentoring, and leadership in academic institutions. Her work spans ecological assessments, statistical education innovations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education:
- PhD in Statistics, University of Washington, 2001
- MS in Statistics, University of Washington, 1998
- BS (Hons) in Statistics, University of Auckland, 1996
Research Interests: Dr. Bates Prins bridges statistical theory with practical applications. Her work in ecological statistics includes developing classification methods for environmental assessments and stressor-response modeling. She advocates for active learning strategies in STEM education, emphasizing student-centered instruction and metacognitive techniques. Her leadership research explores effective change management and faculty professional development.
Publications Trends: Her publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, with notable contributions to ecological classification, statistical pedagogy, and computational methods. Recent work highlights innovations in classroom behavior analysis and oncology drug efficacy studies using statistical frameworks.
Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her leadership role suggests significant contributions to institutional funding and academic program development. She actively mentors faculty through professional development initiatives.
Labs/Teams: As CSM Dean, she oversees interdisciplinary teams in the College, fostering collaboration between departments like Mathematics, Statistics, and Environmental Sciences.
