Read about major landmarks in the history of statistics education in America and the contributions of notable statistics educators in This Month in Statistics History, celebrating World Teachers Day and World Statistics Day.
This Month in Statistics History
This Month in Statistics History—How Statistical Evidence Transformed Patient Safety
How do James Smith, Ignaz Semmelweis, and Louis Isaac Dublin fit in to World Patient Safety Day? They all used statistical methods to help change the way we understand patient safety.
This Month in Statistics History: Spotlight on Statistical Ecology
The column traces the development of statistical ecology from 1902 to 1969, highlighting key milestones and figures—from early significance testing and random-walk models to biodiversity indices and pioneers like Charlotte Kipling and E. C. Pielou.
Disability Pride Month: Statisticians with Physical and Mental Disabilities Who Contributed Remarkably to the Profession
To commemorate Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities and their contributions to statistics and the wider community.
This Month in Statistics History: Spotlight on Pride Month
This month, we honor the history and impact of LGBTQ+ statisticians and their contributions. The spotlight is shared by Edith Abbot, Evelyn Fix, F. N. David, Alan Turing, and Katherine Coman.
National Pet Month: Famous Statisticians and Their Pets
For National Pet Month, Penny Reynolds looks to the furry and sometimes unique companions who shared the workspace of well-known statisticians.
This Month in Statistics History: The Origin of Math Symbols
Penny S. Reynolds traces how today’s familiar math symbols evolved over centuries from ancient Egyptian glyphs and verbose medieval texts to standardized notation.
This Month in Statistics History: ASA’s First Female Fellows
In honor of Women’s History Month, we feature the first 14 women elected ASA Fellows between 1918 and 1951.
This Month in Statistics History: Black History Month
This month, we highlight the contributions of seven pioneering Black and African American statisticians.
Statistics in History: Dry Month January
Statisticians from Henry Gellibrand to R. A. Fisher have long applied and developed key statistical methods using problems from brewing, winemaking, and other alcohol-related contexts.