2025-09-29
Call me “Nicky,” “Dr. W,” “Professor Wakim,” or any combo!
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
Grew up in DC area (Virginia side!)
Moved here from Michigan around 2 years ago
Two sweet kitties
Volleyball, pickleball, ceramics, strolling around my neighborhood
But also sleeping, TV, and reading
Proud plant mamma
A few other things about myself that I will share non-publicly
Star the class website: https://nwakim.github.io/BSTA_550_25F/
Complete the WhenIsGood for office hours
Complete Homework 0 by this Thursday at 11pm!
Highly suggest that you make an appointment with a learning specialist through Student Academic Success Center!
I have some set due dates in the schedule
Please look at your other classes, your calendar, etc
Consider what day of the week you would like to turn in your assignment, solutions, and video/meeting
Question in HW 0 to cast your vote and share your opinion
Learning the basic tools to understand statistics
It is going to feel useless at times, but I swear it is not!
This class will help you build a toolbox that allows to analyze data while understanding the inner theory at play
Welcome