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Contact:

rkurtzgarcia@smith.edu
rebeccakurtz62@gmail.com

Office:
Burton 315
900 University Ave.
Olmsted Hall 1108
Northampton, MA 92521

Biography

I currently an assistant professor at Smith College with joint appointment in the Mathematics department, and the Statistics & Data Science department. I obtained my PhD at the University of California Riverside, where my dissertation advisor was Dr. James Flegal. Prior to arriving at UCR, I earned a masters of science in statistics at Ball State University, where my thesis advisor was Dr. Rebecca Pierce. I also earned a bachelors of science in statistics with an emphasis in economics at the University of California, Davis. I am from Los Angeles county originally. I have worked on a variety of projects related to time series, biostatistics, sports analysis, fiscal policy, and spectral analysis.

When I am not working I like to participate in endurance sports and go rock climbing. I enjoy sewing dresses for my niece, and love a good book when I have down time. I currently live in Northampton MA with my partner and my dog.

Selected projects and course materials may be found under “Consulting” and “Teaching”, respectively. If you are interested in collaboration, mentoring, or consulting work please send me an email.