Harvard statistician and Glicko rating system creator Mark Glickman reflects on his career, consulting work, and creative passions after receiving the 2025 ASA Founders Award. He shares insights on statistical modeling and expert testimony, as well as his interests in chess, music, and magic.
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A Day in the Life of an Undergraduate Statistical Consultant
It is out of the ordinary for undergraduate social science students to receive statistical consulting on academic research projects. Furthermore, it is unusual for the consultants to be undergraduate statistics students. This past academic year, however, both opportunities came together at St. Olaf College.