Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sarah Quintanar as the new interim chair of the Data Analytics & Statistics department. Dr. Quintanar, who earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in economics from Louisiana State University, has taught quantitative and qualitative courses in economics and data analytics for more than ten years. Her research covers a range of microeconomic topics, currently focusing on policy impact in the wine industry. She is also passionate about her work with practical application of data and economics to assist business and government leaders regarding policy impact in economic development. 

 

“I am excited to serve as Interim Chair for the Department of Data Analytics & Statistics during this time of transition,” said Dr. Quintanar. “We've recently joined the College of Science and welcomed two new statistics faculty. I'm immensely grateful to work with such a unique and innovative group of faculty and industry advisors who are so passionate about student success and looking forward to all the exciting things to come!” 

 

Last year, Dr. Quintanar was elected to the national Board of Directors for the Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER). The work AUBER does focuses on strengthening the link between academic research, industry practices, and economic growth in regions across the United States. 

 

Data Analytics & Statistics became an official department under the College of Science in August 2025, providing enhanced opportunities for networking, research collaborations, and interdisciplinary learning for students and researchers at UNT. Learn more about the department and its program offerings at https://dataanalytics.unt.edu/