The Educational Ambassador Program is an ASA outreach effort launched by the late Martha Aliaga and the Committee on International Relations in Statistics to foster international collaboration and enhance statistics education worldwide. The program subsidizes two ambassadors from developing countries to attend JSM and take CE courses. It also provides a one-year ASA membership.
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Martha Aliaga
When asked about Martha Aliaga, the word that comes to mind for most people is “teacher.” It seems everyone who knew her has a story to tell illustrating her special charisma and passion for teaching.
Martha Aliaga: An Ideal Teacher
ASA Director of Education Martha Aliaga, who passed away October 15, 2011, was a world-renowned educator and statistician, who affected many both personally and professionally by seizing every opportunity to both teach and encourage others to teach. Read more about her life and accomplishments here.