David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
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This Month in Statistics History: August
There are many “statistically significant” birthdays in August…including the term “artificial intelligence,” coined in August 1955.
This Month in Statistics History: May
Look back through time and learn about historical happenings of statistical significance for the month of May.
This Month in Statistics History: February
Learn about birthdays and events in the statistical world that took place in February.
This Month in Statistics History: November
Learn about important statistical events that happened in November.
Ginger Holt
Ginger Holt’s journey into the world of statistics and data science began in Fort Worth, Texas, fueled by a family passion for education. She pursued an undergraduate degree in industrial engineering at Texas A&M University and eventually earned a PhD in statistics from Rice University. She loved her first job as assistant professor at the University of Virginia but did not love pursuing research funding, so she transitioned into industry work. Currently at DataBricks, Holt plays a pivotal role in unifying forecasting processes across different domains. Leading her team, she focuses on building tooling in data engineering and data science, aiming to make these processes scalable not only for DataBricks but also for its customers. Her favorite aspect of a career in data science is its ability to foster new learning opportunities.
To Get a PhD or Not to Get a PhD? Part 2
The ASA Committee on Applied Statisticians gives you the experiences of four statisticians who took different paths after their master’s degrees. This month, Mark Otto discusses the path he took after earning his master’s degree.