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About Jing X. Kersey

Jing Kersey is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University. She joined the university in August 2022. With a focus on statistical methods, Jing's research interests lie in the areas of diagnostic accuracy, Bayesian data analysis, and modeling in infectious diseases. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the understanding and advancement of these fields, ultimately making a positive impact on public health and healthcare decision-making.

Positions

Present Faculty Member, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2021 - 2022 Representative, Regents Advisory Committee for Mathematical Subjects, EGSC
2020 Co-Organizer, "Write It/Do It' in the East Georgia State College Regional Science Olympiad
2020 Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee, EGSC
2019 Co-Organizer, "Write It/Do It' in the East Georgia State College Regional Science Olympiad
2017 - 2019 Participant, Distance Education and eLearning Committee, EGSC
2016 - 2018 Member, Textbook Purchasing Committee, EGSC
2016 - 2017 Participant, Affordable Learning Georgia project: Open Math in Action
2016 - 2017 Member, College Algebra Committee, EGSC
2016 Member, Search Committee for Math Position in Swainsboro, EGSC
2015 - 2016 Member, Review Committee for Promotion to Assistant Professor, EGSC
2015 - 2016 Member, Textbook Purchasing Committee, EGSC
2015 Member, Search Committee for Math Position in Augusta, EGSC
2014 - 2015 Critical Thinking Faculty Champion, East Georgia State College
2014 - 2015 Member, Review Committee for Promotion to Assistant Professor, EGSC
2013 - 2014 Member, Comprehensive Program Review Committee, EGSC
2013 - 2014 Member, Library Committee, EGSC
2012 - 2013 Member, Library Committee, EGSC
2011 - 2012 Member, Study Aboard Committee, EGSC
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Honors and Awards

  • Recipient, Rising Star Teaching Award in Mathematics, Shanghai, China (2007)
  • Recipient, Bobby Johnson Scholarship, Georgia Southern University (Spring 2009)
  • Recipient, Bobby Johnson Scholarship, Georgia Southern University (Fall 2009)
  • Recipient, Bobby Johnson Scholarship, Georgia Southern University (Spring 2010)
  • Recipient, Distinguished Faculty of the Year 2015, East Georgia State College (2015)
  • Recipient, Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) grant: Open Mathematics in Action, University System of Georgia (2016)
  • Recipient, Dean's List, Georgia Southern University (Fall 2017)
  • Recipient, Dean's List, Georgia Southern University (Spring 2018)
  • Recipient, BASS XXV Travel Award (2018)
  • Recipient, College of Graduate Study Professional Development Grant for Spring 2019, Georgia Southern University (2018)
  • Recipient, Public Health Travel Grant for Spring 2019, Georgia Southern University (2018)
  • Recipient, Distinguished faculty of the Year 2019, East Georgia State College (2019)
  • Recipient, Public Health Travel Grant for Spring 2020, Georgia Southern University (2019)
  • Recipient, Travel Award for ENAR Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Workshop funded by NIH/NIGMS (2020)

Education

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June 1998 B.S. in Mathematics, Hubei University
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Contact Information

Georgia Southern University
PO Box 7989
Statesboro, GA 30460

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Professional Development: Presentations (12)

Professional Development: Publications (9)