Cody Makinson
Degree in Progress
PhD Biostatistics
Research Focus
Metabolic Trajectories, Joint Modelling, Machine Learning
Hometown
Kissimmee, Florida
Favorite Color
Red
Favorite Movie/Musical Singer or Group:
Déjà vu (Movie, Denzel Washington)
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Camping, Video Games, Poker
What inspired your interest in pursuing your degree?
I want to be a professor
Why did you choose to study at MSU?
My family moved to Michigan within an hour of campus when I was 14. I have been a spartan fan ever since.
What has been one of your best experiences within graduate school so far?
Weirdly enough, studying all summer with my cohort for the comprehensive exam.
What do you want others to know about this program?
It is a great mix of theory and application.
What are some of the best things about being an MSU/Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics student?
Everyone is very welcoming.