STAT 454, Spring 2026

Welcome to Bayesian Statistics!

This website serves as the course website for both sections of STAT 454 at Macalester College, for the Spring 2026 semester. This course is taught by Prof. Taylor Okonek.

Email: tokonek@macalester.edu

Office: Olin Rice 126


Section Meeting Time Room
01 T/Th 8:00 - 9:30 am OLRI 241
02 T/Th 1:20 - 2:50 pm OLRI 241

Note: There will be nothing in-person during the Final Exam period.


Taylor’s Office Hours: (starting January 27th)

  • Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 am (354 Priority)
  • Wednesday 11:00 am - Noon (454 Priority)
  • Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 pm (454 Priority)
  • Friday 9:30 - 11:00 am (354 Priority)

If you cannot make one of these times and need to meet to discuss something, please email me to set-up a time to chat!


This course website will be updated throughout the semester with new activities and assignments, so please bookmark this page if you are enrolled in the course!

If you find any typos or have other questions, please email tokonek@macalester.edu.