By joining the Statistical Sciences Second-Year Learning Community (SLC) you will be surrounded by a small community of second-year students who are learning to navigate their academic and co-curricular pathways to make the most of their experiences as a statistical sciences student. The SLC program is designed to help you make the most out of your degree by engaging in various social, academic and professional development opportunities.
For more information about statistical sciences, visit the Statistical Sciences website.
Apply to a Statistical Sciences SLC
Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will open June 2, 2025, and close June 22, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered for a waitlist, pending space.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Statistical Sciences SLC you must be a second-year student enrolled in any of the following statistical sciences programs:
- Data Science Specialist (science program)
- Specialist in Statistical Science: Methods and Practice (science program)
- Specialist in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods (science program)
- Statistics Major (science program)
SLC Course Overview
Students in the Statistical Sciences SLC will meet bi-weekly for core sessions beginning the week of September 8, 2025, with informal hangouts offered in the alternate weeks.
Time: Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your SLC Team
Department: Statistical Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Statistical Sciences
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: Seven years
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: BScH in Statistics at Queen's University
Hometown: Kingston, ON
Why you decided to serve as a faculty advisor: I often teach first year students and enjoy introducing them to the world of statistics, and I view the SLC as a continuation of this.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Get involved in your department by joining the student union, getting to know your classmates, talking to professors, and attending department events. These connections will be useful as you continue into upper years and may be interested in job or research opportunities.
Hobby or interest: Going to the zoo with my family :)
Program: Computer Science Specialist and Statistics Major
Year: Three
College: St. Michael's College
Hometown: Myanmar (Burma)
An interesting fact: I have a simple, and admittedly dull, photography account on Instagram where I like to share moments spent with my loved ones. It is nothing fancy, just amateur shots that hold a special place in my heart.
What do you enjoy most about your studies: I appreciate how data allows me to be expressive and tell a story. I am especially passionate about using it to improve patient care and health outcomes, knowing that the skills I am developing could one day help prolong someone's life and give them more quality time with their loved ones—a thought that continually motivates me.
Hobby or interest: I prioritize my physical health by going to the gym regularly and running about 100km each month. These routines help me maintain consistency, discipline, and focus!
Program: Economics and Statistics
Year: Four
College: Victoria College
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
An interesting fact: I love reading mythological fiction
What do you enjoy most about your studies: What I enjoy most about my studies is how economics and statistics are deeply connected to real-world issues and decision-making. I love how statistics is so dynamic—it evolves constantly and applies to almost every field, from healthcare to marketing to public policy. It gives me the flexibility to explore so many different areas while still building a strong analytical foundation.
Hobby or interest: Sports, hiking, travelling, reading, exploring Toronto