The conference brought together hundreds of statistics and data science educators to explore innovative teaching strategies, keynote insights on useful models, and community recognition.
USCOTS
USCOTS 2023: Educators Share Ideas for Communicating With/About Data
Three hundred twenty-one statistics educators gathered in State College, Pennsylvania, May 30–June 3 at the tenth United States Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS) to exchange ideas and provide mutual support.
My ASA Story: Maria Tackett, Assistant Professor
Tackett became a member of the ASA in 2015, but when she joined the Section on Statistics and Data Science Education in 2019, she met statistics educators like her who shared a common goal: provide enthusiastic learning experiences for all students.
Registration Open for USCOTS 2021
Registration is open for USCOTS 2021, which will be held virtually June 28 – July 1 with pre-conference workshops starting June 24.
Teaching Conference Taking Proposals
The US Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS) will be held virtually June 28 to July 1, with pre-conference workshops starting June 24. Proposals are being accepted for interactive breakout sessions, pre-conference workshops, posters-and-beyond contributions, and birds of a feather discussion topics.
US Conference on Teaching Statistics: Evaluating Evidence at Penn State in May
United States Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS) brings together teachers of statistics at all levels to exchange ideas and discover how to improve their teaching.
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.
Updated Guidelines for Statistics Education: The GAISE 2016 College Report
In July 2016, the revised Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) 2016 College Report was endorsed by the ASA Board. There were wording and goal changes, as well as the addition of a list of resources.
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.
CAUSE Award Submissions Wanted
The Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education is seeking submissions for their awards programs.