Student & Alumni Testimonials
Discover how our accomplished graduates leveraged our online and in-person MS in Biostatistics program to propel their careers. Watch their video testimonials below.
Daniel McGeeney, MS '23
Daniel McGeeney, MS '23, discusses how his nontraditional path led him to the field of biostatistics. He shared that he ultimately chose the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences because learning statistics in the context of public health gave him exposure to a variety of modeling techniques. McGeeney also said the online program struck a nice balance of teaching theory, application and coding.
Molly Jillson, MS '22
SPHIS alumna, Molly Jillson, MS '22, shares how the online MS in Biostatistics was essential to landing her current job as a data analyst and shares why she recommends this program at the University of Louisville.
Ryan Mackie, MS '22
Alumnus Ryan Mackie, MS '22, decided to attend UofL because of our classification as an “Research 1” doctoral university. Additionally, he highly recommends the MS in Biostatistics degree program because it is 100% online as well as has a strong emphasis on statistics.
"UofL has been a very positive experience throughout, and I want to thank my advisors for training me well for independent thinking and a positive outlook during life's ups and downs. Every international student faces challenges in settling in a new country. As I look back on these four years, I remember the welcoming smiles of people at UofL, which helps a lot to endure the challenges. My department has a friendly environment [and] the professors are very approachable . . . There are plenty of opportunities for collaboration, internships, and conferences. I never thought of graduating amid a pandemic and defending my thesis online in my wildest dreams. These achievements and interpersonal skills helped me get an internship at Johnson & Johnson in 2018 and my current job at one of the pioneering departments of Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co."
