Read about major landmarks in the history of statistics education in America and the contributions of notable statistics educators in This Month in Statistics History, celebrating World Teachers Day and World Statistics Day.
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This Month in Statistics History: July
July is full of statistical birthdays! Celebrate Ingram Olkin, Isobel Loutit, William G. Cochran, and more.
Obituary: Jerome S. Sacks
Jerome S. Sacks, 91, passed away peacefully January 2, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1931, in the Bronx.
NISS to Sponsor Statistics on Combatting Human Trafficking Forum
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences is sponsoring an Ingram Olkin forum to bring world experts together to discuss statistical strategies for estimating the prevalence of human trafficking. The forum will kick off with a webinar from 1–4 p.m. ET on March 15.
Obituary: S. James (Jim) Press
ASA member S. James (Jim) Press passed away in November 2020.
Obituary: Theophilos Cacoullos
Theophilos N. Cacoullos passed away recently.
A Conversation With Sally C. Morton: Excellence in Health Policy Statistics
The International Conference on Health Policy Statistics has played a vital role in the dissemination of statistical methods in health policy and health services research. In preparation for the next conference, we’re running a series of interviews with previous Health Policy Statistics Section award winners. This month, we feature a conversation between Sally C. Morton and Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar.
Remembering Ingram Olkin
Olkin was a mentor, friend, role model, leader, and legend in the statistical community and beyond.
NISS Honors Ingram Olkin
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences celebrated its 25th anniversary as an organization at a reception held during the Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle this past August. As part of the celebration, NISS Director Nell Sedransk presented Ingram Olkin, one of the founders of NISS, with a book describing the history of the organization.
Former Students Recall Gertrude Cox
Ingram Olkin, Mike Free, Stu Hunter, and Marvin Kastenbaum recall contacts with Gertrude Cox.