Grego, John

Academic Affiliate

Dr. John Grego is Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics, University of South Carolina. He is also the Director of the Statistical Consulting Laboratory of the Department. He obtained his Ph. D. from Penn State University. His major areas of research are Robust Parametric Design, Semiparametric Mixture Models, and Statistical Consulting.

Biographical Profile

College
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Statistics
Tenure Status
Tenured

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
None
Institutional Focus Areas
Computational Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Robust Parametric Design, Semiparametric Mixture Models, Statistical Consulting

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1989 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania PhD Statistics
1985 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania MA Statistics
1982 College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina BA Mathematics

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Membership American Statistical Association
Membership International Biometric Society (ENAR)
Membership PStatĀ® - Accredited Professional Statistician status American Statistical Association (ASA)
Professional Activity International Biometric Society (ENAR) American Statistical Association (ASA)
Professional Activity Associate Editor Journal of Applied Probability and Statistics

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
08/1985 - 08/1989 Consultant for Software Development Minitab, Inc.
08/1989 - 08/1995 Assistant Professor of Statistics University of South Carolina
06/1993 - 06/2012 Director of Statistical Laboratory University of South Carolina
08/1995 - 12/2011 Associate Professor of Statistics University of South Carolina
01/2012 Full Professor University of South Carolina
07/2012 Chair, Department of Statistics University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2002 Award Outstanding Service Award SCAMP Executive Committee
2004 Award The Dr. A. James Hicks, Leadership Award The Louis Stokes SC Alliance for Minority Participation Program
2005 Award 25 Year Hall of Fame Award 1980-2005 Sierra Club SC Chapter
2009 Award Land Conservationist Award SC Wildlife Federations (Friends of Congaree Swamp)
2001 Honor Conservationist of the Year SC Chapter of The Sierra Club
2012 Honor Recognized for leadership to expand Congaree National Park The Trust for Public Land
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