NEWS & EVENTS
CoFES News
NEWS
Vannucci co-edits Bayesian statistics textbook
Dec 10, 2021
Handbook of Bayesian Variable Selection to be published Dec. 20 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
NEWS
Jose Palacio wins Ken Kennedy Fellowship
Dec 9, 2021
Program aims to attract graduate students to Rice University
NEWS
Ernst to hold prestigious “Chaire Internationale” at Université Libre de Bruxelles
Dec 8, 2021
Rice associate professor named visiting international research chair in the Department of Mathematics in June 2022
NEWS
Chinese students share their course to an international education
Nov 18, 2021
Students persevere in a world upended by COVID-19
NEWS
Rice University hosts 45th NBER-NSF Time Series Conference
Nov 4, 2021
Virtual conference drew record attendance
NEWS
Rice University alumnus returns to the classroom as subject matter expert
Nov 2, 2021
Lecture series widens students’ lens into world of trading, investment banking
NEWS
Kowal receives ISBA's inaugural Blackwell-Rosenbluth Award
Nov 2, 2021
Kowal will present a webinar on Nov. 10 hosted by Bocconi University in Italy to discuss his research
NEWS
Rice University to host 2021 NBER-NSF Time Series Conference
Sep 23, 2021
October 15-16, 2021 Virtual Event Features 18 Experts in Time Series Research
NEWS
Well-known Houston businesswoman and philanthropist Kay Dobelman dies at 95
Sep 16, 2021
Rice University remembers highly distinguished alumna and benefactor
NEWS
Bridging minds and machines
Aug 11, 2021
Gift from Rice University alumnus funds research in deep learning
NEWS
Barbara Ostdiek named full professor
Aug 11, 2021
Long-term Rice finance professor supports wide variety of learning opportunities
NEWS
The potential of blockchain
Aug 9, 2021
New course looks at the power behind blockchain and its globalized potential
NEWS
Google, PNNL internships in data science
Jul 29, 2021
CoFES researchers provide hands-on experiences, guidance in REU program
NEWS
Turning volatility to an advantage
Jul 14, 2021
Students’ time-series models map interrelationship of S&P 500, VIX
NEWS
Time-series model scales variables behind student loan debt
Jul 14, 2021
Undergrad student George Elsesser uses statistical model to explain, predict student loan debt
NEWS
9th Eubank Conference showcased big data’s rise in sports and gambling
Jun 22, 2021
Lectures have been posted on the CoFES' YouTube Channel
NEWS
CoFES Prizes in Computational Statistics Announced
May 4, 2021
Researchers recognized for leadership in statistics and computational science
NEWS
Experts in sports analytics and gaming risk management to speak at webinar
Mar 16, 2021
Webinar features keynote speaker Ed Feng, 10 industry experts
NEWS
The art of mastering chance
Jan 19, 2021
Rice University Professors’ impact on statistical research education
NEWS
New course for spring 2021: Optimization Methods in Finance
Dec 15, 2020
This course, which is led by Leticia Velazquez, is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the Brown School of Engineering
NEWS
The shape of data
Nov 3, 2020
Scientists use analytic tools to visualize financial market volatility
NEWS
Statistical model measures impact of news sentiment on oil futures
Oct 29, 2020
Collaborative research finds negative news has larger impact
NEWS
Ernst named inaugural Don Gaver, Jr. Early Career Award winner
Oct 20, 2020
Early-career award recognizes research accomplishments in operations research, probability and statistics
NEWS
Using predictability to mind the gap
Aug 20, 2020
Data scientist Daniel Kowal builds dynamic regression model to study US yield curve
NEWS
Kowal receives Young Investigator Award
Jul 31, 2020
Research focuses on statistical methods for massive data sets with complex dependence structures
NEWS
Pathways to conscious capitalism
Jul 30, 2020
Rice University grad student Kim Raath shares empowering journey
NEWS
Sathya Ramesh brings his game to NYU
Jul 30, 2020
Rice U. statistics alumnus begins doctoral studies at NYU Stern School of Business
NEWS
CoFES introduces innovative curriculum in fintech/blockchain
Jul 30, 2020
CoFES reaches across academic schools to offer training programs and courses
NEWS
Michael Weylandt proposes framework to forecast natural gas prices
Jul 30, 2020
American Statistical Association honors Rice U. graduate research paper
NEWS
A random walk to nowhere
Jul 30, 2020
Popular-level book discusses the impact of models behind a stock's price
NEWS
Carly Fagnant selected to present paper
Jul 30, 2020
Joint research is making a mark on flood risk analysis and mapping
NEWS
Ensor elected president of American Statistical Association
May 4, 2020
Ensor to take office Jan 1, 2021
Calendar of Events
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Wentao Zhao, ExxonMobil
Dec 1, 2021
Quantitative Analytics in Global Gas Optimization and Trading
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Michael Reed, Zebra Capital Management
Nov 29, 2021
A Practitioner’s Experience in Modeling and Profiting from Behavioral and Structural Market Inefficiencies
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Atif Malik, BofA
Oct 27, 2021
Evolution and Current Snapshot of FX Asset Classes
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Max Lee, BofA, and William Brandefine, PVM Futures
Oct 20, 2021
Avoiding Costly Mistakes
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Mukul Khandelia, QuantRoll Capital and Thompson Ng, Gunvor Group
Oct 13, 2021
FICC Systematic Trading Opportunities and Loss Management
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Kranthi Gade, Merrill Lynch
Sep 15, 2021
Systematic Momentum Trading
EVENTS
CoFES Virtual Guest Lecture: Michael Stover and Jon Friedman, The Omerta Group
Aug 25, 2021
FICC vs. Equities, Summary of Finance Roles at Major Hubs
EVENTS
Leading Women in Business and Industrial Statistics
Feb 19, 2021
Free Webinars by International Society for Business and Industrial Statistics (ISBIS) and y-BIS