Chair, Division of Mathematics & Computer Science, Professor of Statistics
- Office: Sutton Science Center
- Department: Division of Mathematics & Computer Science
- Phone: 865-981-8023
- Email: jeff.bay@maryvillecollege.edu
- Education: B.A., DePauw University; M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Statistical science has application to many diverse and fascinating fields. Examples just
from my career include:
- Pharmaceutical research with Eli Lilly & Company
- Environmental assessment with an EPA program
- Prospect evaluation with a Major League Baseball team
- Agricultural research with crop scientists at NC State University
- Analysis of success in adult education programs in Tennessee
- Institutional research, including modeling retention, at Maryville College
- Analysis of the distribution PPP loans in the Memphis area
In addition, I have had the pleasure of advising on many interesting undergraduate
research projects, including developing statistical models for
- Decision-making for a popular game show
- Presence and abundance of amphibians in coastal Georgia
- Imputing missing data in remote sensed images
- Concert revenue for a regional rock band
- Success in STEM majors at Maryville College
- Voter turnout in presidential elections
- Numerous sports applications including
- Player performance in baseball, basketball, and football
- Strategic decisions in basketball and football
- Ranking and playoff systems in college football
- Rider and horse interaction in equestrian events
Whether researching sports, education, business, politics, or the environment,
developing statistical reasoning skills can have a life-long impact, not only in career
opportunities but more broadly in how we view the world around us. If this interests
you, I would welcome the chance to work with you to develop those skills