Why did you choose to come to AMSC?
I liked the AMSC program for its flexibility--I wasn't sure what research area to pursue, and AMSC gives students the opportunity to explore and has many seminars to help them find their interests. And because it is an interdisciplinary program there are many options for research areas in different departments. I also knew some of the faculty in AMSC before applying, and they were extremely helpful and supportive.

Out with friends in Bethesda, MD

What are your research interests and why?
I am interested in asymptotic statistics, particularly in estimation when the number of nuisance parameters goes to infinity. I think this area of research is interesting from a theoretical perspective but also has plenty of applications to real-world estimation problems.

Studying with friend at apartment

What do you like to do in your free time?
Some of my hobbies include drawing, painting, bike riding, tennis, and yoga.

What are your favorite parts of the greater Washington DC area?
My favorite spot is probably the Capital Crescent Trail. This trail for biking or jogging goes through the Rock Creek Park from Bethesda to Georgetown. In the trail there is nice scenery and you can occasionally see deer, foxes, rabbits, and geese, as well as views of the Potomac river. It leads to Georgetown which is one of the nice parts of DC with a harbour and a view of the Kennedy Center.

What advice would you give to incoming students?
I would like to give incoming students the same advice that my AMSC student mentor gave me--get to know a few other graduate students taking the same classes and qualifying exams as you and help each other out. You can learn a lot from other graduate students. Upper level graduate students are also usually very happy to help and to give you advice on how to succeed.

With friend at Bethany Beach, DE at sunrise

Story posted 9/20/10

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