Egon Sharpe Pearson was a leading figure on the world statistical scene and an honorary member of the American Statistical Association.
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Irving J. Good
Irving J. Good was born in London in 1916 and became proficient in mental arithmetic by the age of nine. Lying in bed with diphtheria, he turned over in his mind his sister’s lesson on square roots. On his own, he realized the irrationality of the square root of two and solved Pell’s equation. The […]
An Interview with 2018 COPSS Presidents’ Award Winner Richard J. Samworth
Richard J. Samworth of the University of Cambridge is the recipient of the 2018 Presidents’ Award. Here, he answers questions about his work and interests.
Rachel Schutt
When Rachel Schutt was five years old, her father realized her primary school was directing the girls to practice knitting while the boys solved math problems. He intervened and came to the class to teach the girls set theory. Her interest in math persisted and she went on to become one of the first chief data scientists of a Fortune 500 company.
Attractions in Boston and Cambridge
Members of the Boston Chapter 175th Anniversary Steering Committee highlight attractions in Boston and Cambridge for JSM attendees and their families to consider exploring before and after the meetings or when they aren’t attending a session.