Rate My Professor Michelle Smith

Dr. Michelle Smith serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Eastern Kentucky University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, M.S. from Miami University, and B.S. from Morehead State University. In her leadership role, she oversees the department's programs in mathematics and statistics. Dr. Smith's research specializations focus on quality control and reliability, sports analytics, and statistical consulting. Her scholarly work has contributed to advancements in statistical methodologies, particularly in reliability engineering and process control.

Dr. Smith has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Her key publications include Griffith, W. S. and Smith, M. L. D. (2021). New Rule to Incorporate Inspection Errors in Process Control Using Markov Chains, International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering, 28(01), 2150002; Dunlap, S., Basford, B., Smith, M. (2019). Remodeling Heinrich An Application for Modern Safety Management, Professional Safety, 64(5), 44-52; Mundfrom, D. J., Smith, M. D., & Kay, L. W. (2018). The Effect of Multicollinearity on Prediction in Regression Models, General Linear Models Journal, 44(1), 24-28; Smith, M. L. D., & Griffith, W. S. (2015). Scan Start-Up Demonstration Test, International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering, 22(3), 14; Smith, M. L., & Griffith, W. S. (2011). Multi-State Start-Up Demonstration Tests, International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering, 18(2), 99-117; Smith, M. L., & Griffith, W. S. (2008). The Analysis and Comparison of Start-Up Demonstration Tests, European Journal of Operational Research, 186(3), 1029-1045; and Smith, M. L., & Griffith, W. S. (2005). Start-Up Demonstration Tests Based on Consecutive Successes and Total Failures, Journal of Quality Technology, 37, 186-198. Additional publications cover topics such as handwriting instruction, teaching methods, and neurochemical production analysis. Through her research output and administrative responsibilities, Dr. Smith supports the academic community at Eastern Kentucky University.