There is a large and scattered literature on the work and life of Karl Pearson (1857-1936), applied mathematician, philosopher of science, biometrician, statistician, eugenist and contributor to “the woman’s question.”
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Sir Harold Jeffreys
Sir Harold Jeffreys was a British geophysicist who made significant contributions to mathematics and statistics. His book, Theory of Probability, played an important role in the revival of the objective Bayesian view of probability.
Irving J. Good (1916–2009)
Irving J. Good was born in London in 1916 and became proficient in mental arithmetic by the age of nine. Lying in bed with diphtheria, he turned over in his mind his sister’s lesson on square roots. On his own, he realized the irrationality of the square root of two and solved Pell’s equation. The […]
Francis Amasa Walker
A Pioneer with Everlasting Energy “General Walker considered each and every one of them [his public offices] a trust to be administered with integrity and with courage. He received degrees from more institutions of learning than any living American.” – Carroll D. Wright, 1897 Francis Amasa Walker was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 2, […]
Harold Hotelling
Hotelling was considered a pioneer in the field of mathematical statistics and economics in the 20th century, with contributions to the theory of demand and utility,
Herman Hollerith
Hollerith founded the Tabulating Machine Company, which was the forerunner of the Computer Tabulating Recording Company—later International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM.
What Does Samanthi Konarasinghe Like to Do When She Is Not Being a Statistician?
Samanthi Konarasinghe, statistician and director of the Institute of Mathematics and Management in Sri Lanka, is also a painter and actress.
Nominations Sought for 2018 William G. Hunter Award
The application deadline for the William G. Hunter Award is June 30. The award is sponsored by the Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality.
What Does Claire Kelling Like to Do When She Is Not Being a Statistician?
Claire Kelling enjoys weaving beaded patterns to give as gifts to family and friends.
Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences News for April 2018
The 2018 Joint Research Conference on Statistics in Industry and Technology will be held June 11–14.