On behalf of the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics, David M. Bressoud, Eric M. Friedlander, and C. David Levermore are calling upon the entire mathematical sciences community to achieve much-needed change in undergraduate education in the mathematical sciences.
A Statistician's View
Analytical Attire
Leanna House and Scotland Leman of Virginia Tech discuss how to change the perception of statistics and the role statistics has in future data science endeavors.
Where Have All the Tenured Women Gone?
Ingram Olkin explains the fluctuation of the number of tenured women faculty members within statistics departments.
The Assessment of Teachers: Notes from a Conference
Anna E. Bargagliotti of Loyola Marymount University Department of Mathematics discusses issues related to the policy implications of teacher performance models.
Astrostatistics: The Re-Emergence of a Statistical Discipline
Joseph M. Hilbe discusses the re-emergence of astrostatistics.
A True Revolution in Statistics
Hunter Glanz believes data will always exist and traditional statistical tools will always be useful, but the atmosphere of collaboration and perception of statistics are undergoing noticeable changes. Read on to find out why.
Changing Our Culture: Perspectives from Young Faculty
Genevera Allen and Jeffrey Leek discuss how culture shapes junior faculty in statistics and biostatistics departments.
Mathematical Myopia: Debunking Common Six Sigma Misconceptions
Daniel Smith lists the three common mistakes employees make applying Six Sigma concepts.
What Should Be in the Introductory (Short) Course in Statistics for Non-Mathematicians?
Murray Aitkin addresses the question: “Why are introductory short courses in statistics so bad, and how can they be improved upon?”
In Response to ‘ASA’s Delegation to Cuba’
Malcolm J. Sherman responds to to “ASA’s Delegation to Cuba.”