Papers in this volume are coauthored by faculty mentors and their advanced students. Applied mathematics and mathematical biology are united together with statistics and biostatistics. Papers are developed from presentations at the UNCG-RMSC conference and are highly reviewed. This is a regional conference that includes participants from over 30 universities. The National Science Foundation is an annual supporter of the conference. Since its inception in 2005, The UNCG-RMSC conference has established a tradition of attracting active researchers and faculty mentors from North Carolina and surrounding USA states. The conference is specifically tailored for advanced students to present results of their research and to allow for collaborative learning. Senior faculty mentors oversee all contributed work and are a significant presence in the conference.