GW Statistics Departmental Awards
Minna Mirin Kullback Memorial Prize for Research and Scholarship
The Minna Mirin Kullback Memorial Prize for Research and Scholarship was established in 1968 as a result of a generous gift given by Dr. Solomon Kullback, a prominent American mathematician and former faculty member of the Department of Statistics at The George Washington University. It was created in memory of Dr. Kullback's wife, Minna Mirin Kullback. This award, consisting of a certificate and a cash honorarium, is given annually to a full-time student majoring in Statistics, in recognition of their exceptional research and scholarly achievements.
Nomination Deadline: January 31 (annually)
Fritz Scheuren Prize for Leadership and Service
The Fritz Scheuren Prize for Leadership and Service was created in 2017 as a result of a generous gift given by Dr. Fritz Scheuren, a renowned American statistician and an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Statistics at The George Washington University. The award, consisting of a certificate and a cash honorarium, is given annually to a full-time student majoring in Statistics, in recognition of their exceptional leadership and service to the community.
Nomination Deadline: January 31 (annually)
Graduate Student Teaching Prize
The Graduate Student Teaching Prize was established in 2017 by the Department of Statistics at The George Washington University. This award is presented annually to a graduate teaching assistant in Statistics who has shown exceptional teaching skills and/or provided excellent assistance to instructors. The prize includes a certificate of recognition and a cash honorarium.
Nomination Deadline: January 31 (annually)
Cornfield Award
The Cornfield Award is a research fellowship that was created in 1987 through the Jerome Cornfield Price Fund, named after Dr. Jerome Cornfield, a prominent American statistician and faculty member at the George Washington University. This award is presented to a graduate student in Statistics to support their academic pursuits. The frequency of the award is determined by the availability of funds.
Nomination Deadline: TBA