In Memory of Katherine Wallman

James Cochran Chair
University of Alabama
 
James Cochran Organizer
University of Alabama
 
Thursday, Aug 7: 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
0533 
Invited Paper Session 
Music City Center 
Room: CC-Davidson Ballroom A1 

Applied

Yes

Main Sponsor

Memorial

Co Sponsors

Government Statistics Section
History of Statistics Interest Group
Statistics and Public Policy

Presentations

Katherine Wallman: The Lady Statistician

This remembrance will describe Katherine's deep commitment to--and lasting impact on--the international statistical community. It will also announce the establishment of the ASA Katherine Wallman Award in her memory. 

Speaker

Jennifer Park, National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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Speaker

Steve Pierson, American Statistical Association

The Everyday Wisdom of Katherine Wallman

Katherine had a gift for distilling her wit, wisdom, and insight into aphorisms and catch phrases. These sayings of hers were part of her charm, and they accumulated nuance the more time you spent with her. This presentation covers several of Katherine's domestic statistical policy accomplishments through the lens of some of her favorite phrases.  

Speaker

Robert Sivinski, Office of Management and Budget

A Timeline of the Life of Katherine Wallman and A few Thought on her Support for Education

Katherine had a full life and extensive career, throughout which she actively supported and advocated for improvements in and reform of statistics education. In this talk, we will briefly discuss her efforts in statistics education and will provide a brief timeline of her life. 

Speaker

James Cochran, University of Alabama