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 Awards

The Jerome Cornfield Price Fund was established in 1987 and named after Dr. Jerome Cornfield, a prominent American statistician and faculty member at The George Washington University. The Cornfield Prize recognizes graduate students in Statistics, supporting their academic endeavors. It comprises the following awards:

• Cornfield Award for Academic Excellence and Engagement: This award is given to an MS in Statistics student who has completed at least 18 credit hours in the program with excellent performance. The awardee is selected by the MS program Committee, considering cumulative GPA, grades in advanced (8000 level) courses and participation in co-curricular departmental activities.
• Cornfield Achievement Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Qualifier Exam: This award is given to a Ph.D. in Statistics student who has passed the qualifying exam with high distinction. The awardee is selected by the Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Committee.

Nomination Deadline: January 31 (annually)

Undergraduate Award for Academic Excellence

This award is presented annually to a BS Major in Statistics student with outstanding performance. The awardee is selected by the Undergraduate Program Committee, considering cumulative GPA, research, and participation in co-curricular departmental activities.

Nomination Deadline: January 31 (annually)