The International Data Science in Schools Project had released the details of a global project to beef up the teaching of data studies in high schools throughout the world and train teachers in data science.
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Interview with Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada
Keith Mitchell—the only head of state with a PhD in statistics—previously worked with David Marker at Applied Management Sciences, providing statistical support to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Here is their conversation about the intersection of Grenada and statistics in Mitchell’s life.
Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research: An Introduction
The Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research is a scientific society that aims to promote the advancement of the theory, methodology, and applications of statistics and operations research.
Symposium of the U.S. Statistical Agencies
Many U.S. federal statistical agencies came together on November 13 and 14, 2013, to celebrate the International Year of Statistics at a symposium held at the Bureau of Labor Statistics conference center in Washington, DC.
Statistics2013 Becomes The World of Statistics
In light of the success of Statistics2013, organizers decided it was essential to continue the global movement and rechristened Statistics2013 The World of Statistics.
Collaborating with International Colleagues, or Should It Be Inter … Colleagues?
Geert Molenberghs discusses the importance of developing an intercultural knowledge that will help statisticians collaborate with other scientists from around the world.
How to Find and Prepare for Opportunities to Work in Developing Nations
James Cochran shows you how to work in a developing country and offers suggestions for who to contact and ways to contribute.
Statistical Society of Canada: What Is It and What Does It Do?
As part of the International Year of Statistics, Christian Léger, president of the Statistical Society Canada shares information about statistics in Canada and some of the exciting projects being developed by the society.
Temple University Holds Conference to Celebrate International Year of Statistics
The department of statistics and Center for Statistical Analysis at Temple University hosted a one-day conference on April 12 to celebrate the International Year of Statistics. The theme of the conference was “High-Dimensional Statistics.
ASA Applauds Sen. Hagan on Resolution Designating 2013 as International Year of Statistics
The American Statistical Association praised Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) for the introduction of a resolution designating this year as the International Year of Statistics.