Lisa Dierker

Lisa Dierker, Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, has transformed statistical education through her innovative "Passion Driven Statistics" curriculum. Her expertise spans chronic disease epidemiology and advanced statistical methods, leading to significant National Science Foundation funding for developing accessible, project-based teaching approaches. Her collaborative work across disciplines including public health, medicine, engineering, and neuroscience has produced groundbreaking research while making statistics more engaging for diverse student populations. Through her leadership in curriculum development and cross-disciplinary research, she has significantly influenced how quantitative methods are taught at the undergraduate level, while maintaining active research in epidemiology and public health.