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Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapter Members Judge Michigan Science and Engineering Fair
Members of the ASA Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters participated in the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair on April 5 at Lawrence Technological University.
Qixuan Chen
Qixuan Chen’s journey into statistics was deeply inspired by her father, who pursued a self-taught degree in statistics while managing more than 100 employees, achieving the highest GPA in his class. Growing up on a beautiful island in southeast China, Chen was captivated by his explanation of the bell curve, sparking her passion for the field. She later earned advanced degrees in the United States and developed a research philosophy grounded in problem-driven methods, community engagement, and clear communication. As a dedicated educator and mentor, Chen finds joy in supporting students, believing—like her father—it’s never too late to achieve greatness.
Leah Jager
Leah Jager was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her dad was a college mathematics professor and her mom taught middle-school math and English. From a young age, she liked playing school and hoped to someday be a professor like her dad. Jager’s first encounter with statistics occurred during a summer internship in a food lab within the R&D division at Amway Corporation. The goal of her project was to improve the taste of a beverage using varying concentrations of a flavor additive. She never succeeded in making the drink taste better, but she did become interested in statistics. Today, as a statistics and biostatistics professor at Johns Hopkins, she is inspired when she sees a student realize the relevance statistics has in their life.
Becky McNeil
Becky McNeil’s enchantment with statistics and mathematical modeling began during her undergraduate studies, when she learned about ecological models and population dynamics. After completing her undergraduate degree in mathematics and biology, she took a job in billing at a pharmacy that served long-term care facilities. This was her first exposure to raw data—the stories of health told by billing records—and those stories sparked a deep interest in using mathematical tools to improve health. Eventually, McNeil earned her graduate degree in biostatistics and additional training in epidemiology and bioinformatics. She is now a research statistician at RTI international.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapters Promote Statistical Practice at Fair
Continuing their traditional joint chapter activity, members of the Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters and the District 3 vice chair served as a professional awards judging team at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair.
ASA Members Promote Statistics at Michigan Science and Engineering Fair
Several ASA chapter members judged statistics projects at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair to promote the field and recognize those students who exhibited effective statistical analyses.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapters Celebrate Michigan Statistics Poster Awards
The Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters recognized students and their teachers at two schools to celebrate their Michigan Statistics Poster Competition awards.
Obituary: Albert Philip Shulte
Albert Philip Shulte passed away May 4, 2017, at the age 82.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapters Give Special Awards at Science Fair
Members of the Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters met as a special awards judging team at the Southeast Michigan Science Fair on March 11 to seek out excellent applications of statistics.