Russ's commitment to his students was recognized when he was twice nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award and once for the Advisor of the Year Award.

Russ embarked on his academic journey at The Pennsylvania State University, where he received his BS in Forest Science and MA in Statistics. He further enriched his knowledge by obtaining a PhD in Natural Resource Management from Cornell University. It was during this time that Russ discovered his profound passion for teaching.

Devoting his career to this passion, Russ served as a faculty member at Cornell for many years. His first decade was dedicated to developing and leading programs for minority students, where he helped them excel in quantitative coursework. He then transitioned to the Biometrics Department, teaching applied statistics to graduate students with biological majors for five years. His career progression led him to the Cornell School of Hotel Administration for eleven years, where he initiated and ran an applied statistics program.

During his time at the Hotel School, Russ's commitment to his students was recognized when he was twice nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award and once for the Advisor of the Year Award. Today, although semi-retired, he continues to share his knowledge by teaching applied statistics in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Cornell University.

Outside the world of academia, Russ leads a fulfilling personal life. Married for 41 years, he is a proud father to a son and two daughters, and a doting grandfather. Russ is also an avid outdoorsman, delighting in a variety of activities ranging from ice fishing to ginseng growing, and everything in between.

Schools

Cornell University, Penn State University

Languages

English