This month, the American Statistical Association is highlighting new member William Brown, who mixes a love of music, hiking, and marathon running with data to help students thrive at New Mexico Junior College. Check out the full list of new ASA members, too!
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Kobi Abayomi
Kobi Abayomi once dreamed of becoming a physicist, but switched majors after he took his first class in statistics at Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, is head of science for Gumbel Demand Acceleration—a Software as a Service (SaaS) company for digital media—and Betaside Recordings, both data science startups at the intersection of demand and supply curves for musicians, artists, and music listeners. He also holds an appointment at Seton Hall University, where he teaches in the undergraduate and master’s in data science program.
Staff Spotlight: Kristin Mohebbi
Meet the ASA’s newest member of the meetings department, Kristin Mohebbi.
What Does Ken Kolodner Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
Over the years, music gradually became much more of Ken Kolodner’s focus, though he also enjoyed the challenges of doing research and worked as a part-time consultant.
No Joke: A-µ-sing Competition Entries Due April Fools’ Day
CAUSEweb.org’s A-µ-sing contest has a deadline of April 1, and the winners’ work will be highlighted at the US Conference on Teaching Statistics May 16–18. Entries can be as simple as a statistical haiku or joke or as involved as a music video.
Obituary: Albert Philip Shulte
Albert Philip Shulte passed away May 4, 2017, at the age 82.
Princeton Graduate Student Awarded ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship
Irineo Cabreros, a fourth-year PhD student at Princeton with John Storey, has been selected as the ASA’s 2018 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellow.
Montse Fuentes
Montse Fuentes began her journey as a pianist, but developed an interest in statistics as a way to transform data into knowledge. As a dean now, promoting inclusive excellence and bringing leadership opportunities and career success to women and minorities is a priority for her.
What Does Rob Santos Like to Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
When Rob Santos isn’t being a statistician, he’s at music festivals such as SXSW with his Nikon taking pictures of celebrities.
FUNdamental Engagement in Statistics Education
The use of fun in statistics education has implications for teaching, educating teachers, and educating the public. Larry Lesser shares some fun lessons and sources for teachers to use.