This month’s member spotlight is on Susan Gruber, a chemist, computer scientist, teacher, mom, and biostatistician.

ASA President Bob Rodriguez describes reading for the AP Statistics exam, introduces you to a few extraordinary educators, and explains how you can contribute in the classroom.

The ASA has offered voluntary professional accreditation for a year and a half now and, as the number of Accredited Professional Statisticians has grown, so have the benefits provided by the ASA to accredited members.

Education was in Joe Ward’s blood, and his favorite subject in school was math. These interests led him to have a career as a math teacher and basketball coach.

Universities have begun to develop degrees and certificate programs geared toward analytics.These unique programs offer students hands-on experience so they are ready to enter the work force with the skills needed to succeed. A few such programs and their unique aspects are highlighted here.