Qi Long, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). Dr. Long received the award for distinguished contributions to advancing statistics and data science, and for outstanding leadership in the impactful application of statistics in biomedicine.
For 90 years, the title of IMS Fellow has represented a prestigious honor. Each Fellow has exhibited exceptional mastery in statistical or probabilistic research and/or has showcased remarkable leadership that has left a lasting impact on the field. Established in 1935, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics is a member organization that fosters the development and dissemination of the theory and applications of statistics and probability. The IMS has over 4,900 active members worldwide. Approximately 10% of the current IMS membership have earned fellowship status.