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[1 May 2020 | Comments Off on Registration Open for ECOTS 2020 | 651 views]

The Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education will host eCOTS May 18–22. As always, the conference will be held virtually and include discussions about engaging students in the classroom.

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[1 Aug 2018 | Comments Off on Modeling Contest Adds Problem, Addresses Energy Use | 830 views]

The Mathematical Contest in Modeling has traditionally been aimed at mathematics students; however, students with statistical skills had a unique advantage this year due to the addition of Problem C. The 2019 contest is set for January 24-28.

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[1 Sep 2017 | 2 Comments | 3,819 views]
Expectations and Skills for Undergraduate Students Doing Research in Statistics and Data Science

As more statistics undergraduates participate in summer and capstone research projects, it becomes paramount for teachers to prepare them adequately, Jo Hardin explains.

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[1 Sep 2017 | One Comment | 2,484 views]

In July 2016, the revised Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) 2016 College Report was endorsed by the ASA Board. There were wording and goal changes, as well as the addition of a list of resources.

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[1 Sep 2017 | 2 Comments | 2,480 views]
FUNdamental Engagement in Statistics Education

The use of fun in statistics education has implications for teaching, educating teachers, and educating the public. Larry Lesser shares some fun lessons and sources for teachers to use.

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[1 Sep 2017 | Comments Off on Great Young Society II: Preparing Our Youth Today for the Workforce of Tomorrow | 839 views]

The Great Young Society II’s mission is to prepare the youth of today for the workforce of tomorrow.

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[1 Sep 2017 | Comments Off on DataFest Shows Spike in Growth, Provides Immersive Experience | 1,296 views]

DataFest is an annual 48-hour competition in which teams of undergraduate students work to reveal insights into a rich and complex data set.