Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani “A podcast about sexy science and serious statistics.” That’s the tagline of Normal Curves, a new statistics podcast from two professors, Regina Nuzzo at Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani at Stanford University. The co-hosts say they set out to blend humor, irreverence, and statistical rigor to help people understand the evidence … [Read more...] about ‘Come for the Sex, Stay for the Statistics’: Inside the ‘Normal Curves’ Podcast
On the Job
A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
By Steve Jackson As statisticians, we serve in a wide range of roles—sometimes advancing science, sometimes guiding policy, and, often, simply helping people see clarity in numbers. Most organizations need an accountant, and most can benefit from a statistician. The settings may change, but the core challenge is the same: taking data and transforming it into insight others … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
Elizabeth J. Kelly: ‘Statistics Is for Adrenaline Junkies’
Elizabeth J. Kelly has always loved math, and as a professional statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and recreational rock climber, Elizabeth is an avid thrill-seeker who enjoys a challenge. “Math reminds me of climbing, including the need to focus, problem solve, and persevere. I guess I ended up in statistics because I am an adrenaline junky at … [Read more...] about Elizabeth J. Kelly: ‘Statistics Is for Adrenaline Junkies’
Data Science from the Tech Industry to the World of Fashion
When you think of the biggest companies in the U.S. and the world that are built on data, what do you think of? Amazon? Uber? Stitch Fix? Data scientist Jeremy Gu has experience at all three, using data to advance their offerings and make strategic business decisions. After Jeremy graduated from the University of Minnesota, with undergraduate degrees in math and statistics, … [Read more...] about Data Science from the Tech Industry to the World of Fashion
Kathy Ensor Uses Statistics to Improve Public Health Across Communities
Statisticians and data scientists truly have the power to change the world for the better. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, statisticians, like Kathy Ensor, conducted crucial data analysis to inform real-world public health decisions. And that’s just the beginning! In addition to her work teaching the next generation of statisticians at George R. Brown School of … [Read more...] about Kathy Ensor Uses Statistics to Improve Public Health Across Communities