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The University of Washington's Statistics PhD program seeks motivated, talented students aiming for research-focused careers in both theoretical and applied Statistics and Probability. UW's Statistics Department provides resources for experimental design, data modeling and analysis to address scientific inquiries, and visualizing intricate patterns. Undergraduate students have participated in research spanning data mining, spatial statistics, math education, and data visualization. Beyond its standalone major and minor programs, the Department contributes to the Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences (ACMS) major. The Statistics Department has introduced a PhD specialization in Machine Learning and Big Data, open to both new and existing students. This track aims to equip students with cutting-edge techniques for handling massive datasets while establishing robust methodological expertise.