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.
Education
Winners Announced for Best STEW/Census at School Lesson
The American Statistical Association is pleased to announce the winners of the competition for the best new STatistics Education Web (STEW) lessons using U.S. Census at School.
Second eCOTS on Tap for Spring
The Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics (eCOTS) will take place May 19–23, 2014.
MOOCs and Statistics Education: Fad or Opportunity?
This month, ASA President Marie Davidian discusses online education programs.
Second Biennial Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics
The Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics will take place May 12–16, 2014.
Waller Education Awards
Thanks to the generosity of Ray and Carolyn Waller, there are now two Waller awards to recognize outstanding statistical educators.
Professional Development Opportunities at JMM 2014
Registration continues for two pre-conference workshops offered by the Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education on January 14, 2014, the day before the opening of the MAA-AMS Joint Mathematics Meetings.
Seventh Annual Meeting Within a Meeting Brings 40 Teachers to DC Area
The American Statistical Association sponsored a two-day Meeting Within a Meeting (MWM) statistics workshop for middle- and high-school mathematics and science teachers August 15–16 at the ASA office.
Incorporating Social Media in the Statistics Classroom
Michelle Everson shares some tips for using Facebook and Twitter in an introductory statistics course.
Two Undergraduates Experience USCOTS 2013
Anna Keathley and Lauren Magee talk about their experience as first-time attendees to the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics.