Samantha Robinson

Associate Professor Samantha Robinson is a faculty member at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, affiliated with the Center for Agricultural Data Analytics (CADA) and the School of Human Environmental Sciences within Dale Bumpers College. Her expertise spans statistics, biostatistics, and data science, supporting interdisciplinary research across agriculture, healthcare, and bioinformatics.

Robinson previously served as Vice Chair in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and directed the Center for Statistical Research and Consulting at Fulbright College. She is a nationally recognized educator and collaborates with institutions like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

Her research emphasizes statistical design for studies in agriculture, medicine, and environmental science. She advocates for early statistical consultation in research to ensure data integrity and relevance. Key contributions include optimizing instrumentation in poultry processing and advancing genomic prediction in crop breeding.

Robinson holds leadership roles in expanding data science education through CADA’s applied statistics courses for graduate students, focusing on practical application over theoretical rigor.

• Awards: University of Arkansas Teaching Academy Fellow
• Key Roles: Director of Center for Statistical Research and Consulting, UAMS Consultant
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CADA faculty (Adams, Fernandes, Goswami) on bioinformatics, crop genetics, and pest management research