Profile
Ellis McLarty
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Graduate Research Assistant
Long Hall B02 [Office]
Educational Background
B.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina, 2023
B.A., Music Performance, University of South Carolina, 2023
Performance Certificate in Cello, University of South Carolina, 2023
Profile/About Me
At Clemson’s Statistical and Mathematical Consulting Center, I am researching data characterization and classification methods as a consultant for Cotton Incorporated. Additionally, I routinely perform data analysis in R and assist with data management and statistical programming for Clemson Extension program evaluation. Please see the bottom of this page for more information on the SMSS Consulting Center and Clemson Extension.
At Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), I am researching uncertainty characterization methods in a Laboratory Directed Research and Development project entitled "Rapid, rigorous, reproducible data analysis software for high precision mass spectrometry." Specifically, I am working to incorporate Bayesian inference into the measurement uncertainty classification of traceable isotope ratios for elements such as Uranium and Plutonium. This project is a multi-directorate effort between Environment and Legacy Management and Global Security at SRNL.
Prior to my time at Clemson, I primarily studied and performed as a classically-trained cellist. In recent years, I have enjoyed looking at the intersection of mathematics and music, specifically serialism and electronic composition. My personal website has projects related to this interest if you would like to learn more.
I've loved being at Clemson and close to my family, as I'm from Greenville. Outside of school you can find me running, hiking, and hanging out with my dog Lulu.
Research Interests
• Statistical Programming
• Applied Statistics
• Data Analysis
Courses Taught
• MATH 1050/1051 TA and GLA (Fall 2023)
Selected Talks
“Bayesian Statistical Analysis for Mass Spectrometric Data Processing,”
Joint Statistical Meeting. Nashville, TN, August 2025;
Defense and Aerospace Test and Analysis Conference. Institute for Defense Analysis, Alexandria, VA, April 2025;
International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry. Kailua-Kona, HI, March 2025.
“Characterizing the Uncertainty of Measurement of Traceable Isotope Ratios with Bayesian Statistical Techniques,” Savannah River National Laboratory Day at Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, July 2024.
Memberships
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• American Statistical Association (ASA)
• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
• American Mathematical Society (AMA)
Degree Program
Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences
Expected Graduation
August 2025
Links
McLarty LinkedIn
SMSS Consulting Center
SRNL Homepage
About Clemson Extension
McLarty Github
