Samuel W. Greenhouse was one of the founding statisticians at the National Institutes of Health, helped pioneer the use of statistical methods in epidemiological research, and was influential in the early development of the theory and practice of clinical trials.
Statisticians in History
Janet Norwood
Norwood was the first female Commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor statistics and was appointed in 1979 by Jimmy Carter and reappointed by President Reagan.
Helen Walker
Helen M. Walker —elected the first woman President of the American Statistical Association in 1944—contributed to the field of statistics through her work in education, and educational research.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering statistician who used data visualization—most famously her “coxcomb” charts—to revolutionize health care and dramatically reduce mortality through evidence-based reforms.
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.
Stu Hunter
Stu Hunter, who has influenced many statisticians, was also 1993 president of the ASA, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a Princeton University professor for nearly a half century.
Rod Little
Gong Tang and Michael R. Elliott interview Rod Little about his life and career.
Ingram Olkin: Mentor to Many
Ingram Olkin’s accomplishments are legion in the world of statistics, and he has mentored many of today’s statisticians. Read about the effects of Olkin’s life on statistics and statisticians.