Contact information

Russell V. Lenth (he/him/his)
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

russell-lenth[at]uiowa.edu
319-335-0712 (Dept. Office)

Past Research

  • Experimental design
  • Sample size and power
  • Statistical methods for quality improvement
  • Statistical computing and graphics

Biographical sketch

Software

emmeans

Estimated marginal means (R)SiteCRANGitHub

estimability

Assessing estimability (R)SiteCRANGitHub

rsm

Response-surface methods (R)SiteCRANGitHub

unrepx

Unreplicated experiments (R)SiteCRANGitHub

lsmeans

Least-squares means (R) CRANGitHub

Piface

Power and sample size (Java)  GitHub

Department Events

Priyam Das - Colloquium Speaker

Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
Priyam Das - Colloquium Speaker
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Actuarial Science, Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management Career Fair

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Employers are seeking to fill underwriting and actuary internships and full-time roles.

Check-in at the International Ballroom Lobby in the Iowa Memorial Union. Bring your Student ID, copies of your résumé, and Dress for Success!

Reetam Majumder - Colloquium Speaker

Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
Reetam Majumder - Colloquium Speaker

Retiree Events

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Insurance Updates

Friday, October 16, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual

Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom
👉 RSVP by October 12.

A light lunch will be available for in-person attendees prior to the program.

As health care open enrollment begins, Rebecca Olson, senior director of Benefits, University of Iowa Human Resources, will present an overview of the UI’s 2026–27 enrollment options available to UI retirees.

Kevin Ward, Senior Health Insurance Information...