This issue covers a range of topics, from classic problems to newer areas such as machine olfaction, plus several papers about teaching collaboration and an interview with two former journal editors.
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eCOTS 2026 to Spark Joy, Discovery in a World of AI
Registration is open for the 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics, which will focus on sparking joy and discovery in statistics education amid the rise of AI.
April Issue of JSDSE Invites Submissions Sharing Teaching Experiences
The April issue of the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education features a call for papers on AI in teaching, alongside studies on data-driven pedagogy, Bayesian analysis, health science education, and experiential learning.
Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education: January Issue Takes on Difficult History of Statistics
The January issue of JSDSE leads with a paper that recounts the difficult past of statistics, notably the role of eugenics in the development of the field. The author argues we must confront our history to move forward and provides guidance for addressing the troubling history in the classroom.
Nicholas Horton Honored with Mosteller Statistician of the Year Award
Horton was recognized for his numerous innovative contributions to statistics and data science education and his significant participation in regional statistics activities for more than 25 years.
April Issue Focuses on Causal Inference, Computing, Technology
The April issue of the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education is freely available online. The issue includes an editorial, plus 10 articles on a variety of topics and projects.
Conference on Teaching Statistics Planned for June; Proposals Wanted
The conference provides a welcoming and engaging (perhaps even fun) environment in which teachers can exchange ideas and motivate each other to improve their teaching of statistics.
Jeffrey T. Leek Wins COPSS Presidents’ Award
The COPSS Presidents’ Award citation recognized Leek for influential work addressing high-dimensional data; for development of empirical tools for data science as a science with applications to meta-research, reproducibility, and replicability; for scaling (bio)statistics-centered data science education to millions of people worldwide; and for leveraging data science tools, educational technologies, and community partnerships to create economic opportunities in under-served communities.
SDSE to Hold Free Discussions in Connection with JSM 2021
Participants can connect with other statistics and data science educators and expand their teaching practice.
CHANCE Highlights: Issue Looks at Black History Month, Slot Machines, and Crowd Funding
The February issue of CHANCE includes an interview with Emery Brown, as well as articles on crowd-funding, slot machines, statistics education, and misattribution.