Here is a list of certain historical events that occurred during the month of February.
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This Month in ASA’s History – January
This month in ASA’s history: January
Our Careers in Statistics: A Most Enjoyable Ride
Jonas and Susan Ellenberg talk about their journey into statistics and the stops they made along the way.
Montréal: A Bit of History
Planning on attending this year’s Joint Statistical Meetings in Montréal, Quebec, Canada? Here is a brief history of the city as written by Marc Bourdeau, president of the ASA’s Montréal Chapter.
Jack Wolfowitz
As a teacher, Wolfowitz was unmatched in his ability to explain the intuition underlying the most complicated research results. His own drive toward intuitive understanding led him to many interesting results.
Frederick Mosteller
Charles Frederick Mosteller was one of the towering figures in twentieth-century statistics.
The Origins of Statistical Computing
David Alan Grier Interest in statistical computing began not with the invention of the personal computer in the 1980s or even with the rise of the large mainframe computer during the 1960s. Statistical computing became a popular field for study during the 1920s and 1930s, as universities and research labs began to acquire the early […]