The column traces the development of statistical ecology from 1902 to 1969, highlighting key milestones and figures—from early significance testing and random-walk models to biodiversity indices and pioneers like Charlotte Kipling and E. C. Pielou.
Ronald Fisher
Statistics in History: Dry Month January
Statisticians from Henry Gellibrand to R. A. Fisher have long applied and developed key statistical methods using problems from brewing, winemaking, and other alcohol-related contexts.
This Month in Statistics History: October
October has seen incredible milestones—from the birthdays of pioneers such as Évariste Galois to Florence Nightingale to the first US electronic computer.
This Month in Statistics History: July
July is full of statistical birthdays! Celebrate Ingram Olkin, Isobel Loutit, William G. Cochran, and more.
The Year in Review … And More to Come
In her final president’s column, Karen Kafadar talks about her accomplishments from the past year, challenges ahead, and—last but most important—her experiences with members like you.