The Statistics and Data Science Center is an MIT-wide focal point for advancing research and education programs related to statistics and data science. The Center was created in 2015 with the goal of formalizing and consolidating efforts in statistics at MIT. The Center’s academic mission is to host and develop new academic programs, from a minor to a PhD in statistics and data science.

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According to a new study by MIT researchers, there’s one member of a professional basketball team who consistently boosts their team’s performance: the data analyst. Credit: iStock
MIT News | March 25, 2025

Basketball analytics investment is key to NBA wins and other successes

Peko Hosoi and IDPS alum Arnab Sarker join a study that shows that investment in analytics may also benefit college teams and fields beyond sports.


LIDS News | March 13, 2025

Researchers establish new basis for quantum sensing and communication

New theoretical approach for generating quantum states from researchers including SDSC faculty Moe Win could lead to improved accuracy and reliab...


Emery Brown
MIT News | March 11, 2025

Compassionate leadership

SDSC faculty Emery Brown is honored as “Committed to Caring” for his guidance of graduate students.



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