In celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the statistics field and the lasting impact of their work on research, education, and society.
William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B.) Du Bois
William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard and one of the founders of the NAACP. He pioneered the development of sociology as a scientific discipline, using sophisticated statistical methods and infographics.