Nick Horton is a professor of statistics at Amherst College and a recipient of numerous awards, among them the Robert V. Hogg Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Statistics.
A Statistician's Life
ASA Leaders Reminisce: Barbara Bailar
In the 21st installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with 1987 ASA President Barbara Bailar
ASA Leaders Reminisce Sally C. Morton
In the 20th installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with 2009 ASA President Sally Morton.
ASA Leaders Reminisce: David Morganstein
In the 21st installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with 2015 ASA President David Morganstein.
Ada Byron (1815–1852)
Dr. Betty Alexandra Toole Originally published in the September 2000 issue of Amstat News Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace, was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. Augusta Ada Byron was born December 10, 1815, the daughter of the illustrious poet Lord Byron. Five weeks after Ada was born, Lady Byron asked for […]
Brian at OMB
Grace Medley writes about her mentor Brian Harris-Kojetin who was the Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring award winner in 2013.
Doug Zahn
Doug Zahn was a professor of statistics at Florida State University and a pioneer in statistical consulting education and a mentor to many.
Mary Gray
Nawar M. Shara, associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University, interviewed her mentor, Mary Gray, professor in the department of mathematics and statistics at American University.
Terry Speed
Jean Yang, professor at the University of Sydney School of Mathematics and Statistics, interviews her mentor, Terry Speed.
Who Inspires You?
Who inspired you to be a statistician? Have you ever had a mentor? We asked some of our members these questions and here is how they responded.