Biostatistics
Use data to fuel real world change
As a Biostatistics minor at Simmons, you’ll learn how to apply statistical methods to health-related questions and play a role on research teams. You’ll design studies, analyze data, and communicate your findings clearly and effectively.
You might design a clinical trial for a new medication, develop a study to prevent teen smoking, or identify factors that predict disease. Each project offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and communities.
You’ll also gain the confidence to work with large data sets, often called big data, using advanced computing techniques. Additional coursework in computer science will strengthen your skills, preparing you to apply your quantitative and analytical expertise across many fields.
Spotlight on Biostatistics & Data Science Students and Alums
Digitizing Local Archives and Reminiscing with Alumnae/i
Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.
STEM Student Receives Presentation Award
International student and data science and analytics major Janhavi Beley ’27 recently received the 2025 Student Presentation Award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM conference. We spoke with her about this honor and studying STEM at Simmons.
Lauren Wagner ’21 pursues Master’s in Data Science at the London School of Economics
Tell us about your Simmons experience. Simmons was all about growth for me. I'm from a relatively small town in Indiana, so moving to Boston was a big step. It gave me a chance to be an individual, separate from...
Meet Your Orientation Leaders: Emily Marder '23, Katelyn Fox '25, Kiki Regan '23, Sophie Bredensteiner '23, and Tess Federico-Maietta '23
Emily Marder '23 is a Nursing major from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Emily explains why she became an Orientation Leader: "I had fond memories of my orientation and liked how the Orientation Leaders were able to foster a community feeling and connect...
Technology, History, Art, Gender, and Class: Students Re-Envision Modern America (and the World) at the Simmons Undergraduate Symposium
Undergraduate students across Simmons presented research projects and creative works in a dynamic day of live Zoom panel sessions and pre-recorded video presentations. In a live presentation, Computer Science students Chelsea Hua ’24, Liv ’22, Melat Ali ’22, Nardos Alemu...
Eliot Stanton ’22 Researches Technology for Trans Liberation
Data Science major Eliot Stanton '22 was chosen as a keynote speaker at the Undergraduate Symposium. Stanton will present their research paper, “Binaries in Binary: Harmful Consequences and Radical Possibilities of Technology for Trans Liberation.” What made you choose to...
Charlotte Rivard ’19 Applies Data Science to Study Climate Change
What inspired your interest in climate change and environmental economics? While I care about “the environment” itself, my concern for people is really what comes first. Changes to the climate threaten human lives and can exacerbate various social issues from...
PhD Candidate Taylor Mahoney ’15 on Her Journey as a First-Generation College Student
Before Taylor Mahoney ’15 became a PhD candidate at Boston University, she was a first-generation college student at Simmons. Read about her takeaways as she navigated college life, and the unique support Simmons provided.
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