As a first-generation college student, Dalene Stangl studied psychology and sociology at Iowa State University, but it was her research in the area of mental health that convinced her to pursue a PhD in statistics. Among her many achievements, she garnered four strategic initiative awards—one that kick-started the popular Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science conference.
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MWM Makes a Difference for Small-Town Teachers
Ann Cannon, chair of the department of mathematics and statistics at Cornell College, suggested teachers from her local school district attend Meeting Within a Meeting at JSM. She was pleasantly surprised when she learned five of the teachers went.
People News for February
News and information about members of the ASA highlighted in the February issue. For a complete listing of news and information about the members of the ASA, click here.
Loebsack Introduces Bill Promoting Statistical Literacy
The ASA’s director of science policy, Steve Pierson, discusses how ASA members can help promote the STAT Act of 2010, a bill promoting K–12 statistics education. Introduced to Congress by Rep. David Loebsack of Iowa, the bill is part of the ASA’s efforts to promote statistical literacy nationally.