The prize is awarded in even-numbered years to a North American statistician whose outstanding research contributions include innovations that have affected statistics practice and whose PhD degree is at least 25 years old.
Herman Chernoff
Harvard Department of Statistics Celebrates Herman Chernoff’s 100th Birthday
The day featured a full program, including a tribute video from former colleagues and students; an interview with professor Xiao-Li Meng; and research presentations from professor emeritus Joseph (Jay) Kadane of Carnegie Mellon University, professor Tian Zheng of Columbia University, and professor Joseph Gastwirth of The George Washington University.
Nominate a Colleague for the C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize
The prize recognizes outstanding and influential innovations in the theory and practice of mathematical statistics, international leadership in directing statistical research, and pioneering contributions.
Obituary: Theophilos Cacoullos
Theophilos N. Cacoullos passed away recently.
Boston Chapter Honors Herman Chernoff on 95th Birthday
A day-long symposium was held at Harvard University April 27 to commemorate Herman Chernoff’s 95th birthday.