Summary
Steve Simon is an independent statistical consultant and professor with over three decades of experience translating complex biomedical and clinical research questions into rigorous study designs, ethical protocols, and publishable analyses. He runs the long-standing pmean and StATS websites and provides free educational resources—newsletters and monthly webinars—that reflect his commitment to accessible, evidence-based methodology. At UMKC he helps build a new Master's program in Biomedical and Health Informatics while continuing hands-on consultation for faculty and clinical researchers. His career spans leadership roles at CDC/NIOSH and Children's Mercy Hospital, where he combined technical statistical oversight with database and quality-management responsibilities. A Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Iowa, he is notable for blending academic teaching, practical biostatistics, and public-facing education in ways that advance both research rigor and ethical study conduct.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Statistics, Ph.D., Statistics at University of Iowa
English