CAUSE February 2015

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Fwd: Do you have a great student class or research projects?

by LAURA BURGHARD

Statistics instructors, We are currently accepting entries for the annual undergraduate statistics project competition (USPROC; submission deadline May 31 , 2015). The purpose of USPROC is to encourage the development of data analysis skills, to enhance presentation skills, and to recognize outstanding work by undergraduate statistics students. There are two types of undergraduate Statistics Project Competition tracks: * Undergraduate Statistics Research Project Competition (USRESP): This competition is for undergraduate students who conduct research projects that are statistically related, either methodological or applied. The types of research projects may include research work from REU research projects, senior capstone research projects, or independent research projects that are not based on a specific course that students are taking. * Undergraduate Statistics Class Project Competition (USCLAP): This competition is for undergraduate students who are taking an applied statistics course(s) at introductory, or intermediate levels, in which a class project is part of the course work (either required or optional). See www.causeweb.org/usproc for details.

8 years, 9 months

CAUSE Webinar:Teaching precursors to data science in introductory and second courses in statistics

by LAURA BURGHARD

"Teaching precursors to data science in introductory and second courses in statistics" with Nicholas J. Horton, Professor of Statistics, Amherst College February 24 th , 2015 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (note special time) ABSTRACT: Statistics students need to develop the capacity to make sense of the staggering amount of information collected in our increasingly data-centered world. Data science is an important part of modern statistics, but our introductory and second statistics courses often neglect this fact. This webinar discusses ways to provide a practical foundation for students to learn to “compute with data” as defined by Nolan and Temple Lang (2010), as well as develop “data habits of mind” (Finzer, 2013). We describe how introductory and second courses can integrate two key precursors to data science: the use of reproducible analysis tools and access to large databases. By introducing students to commonplace tools for data management, visualization, and reproducible analysis in data science and applying these to real-world scenarios, we prepare them to think statistically in the era of big data. Logistics : The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need. GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available. All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep this confirmation email as you will use this link to enter the webinar – you will also be sent a reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar before, please review the information below. The webinar will be recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend. New to GoToWebinar? You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S. and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard by the presenter/audience. GoToWebinar offers a short video, “ Attendee Quick Start (5:09) ”, which you may find helpful: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012 For PC-based participants: * Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled. * Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server. * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection. * Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more. * Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset). For Mac-based participants: * Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled. * Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer. * Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more. * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection. * Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise reduction that will work well for VoIP. For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android: * Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play. * WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio. For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet: * Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store. * x86, x64 or ARM processor. * WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP.

8 years, 9 months

Some USCOTS Reminders

by LAURA BURGHARD

Reminder: When you register for USCOTS, also have a look at the USCOTS workshop program. We have a record number of workshops before the conference this year including one or two added in the last two weeks. If you have already registered you can still go back into the registration system and add a workshop to your schedule. See https://www.causeweb.org/uscots/uscots15/workshops/index.php for the list. They are all free! But they are also on a first-registered-first-served basis so don't delay. Reminder: The A-Mu-sing contest deadline is April 1st . Submit your best ideas for statistical jokes/cartoons, poems, songs, and videos to the A-Mu-sing contest and don't forget to encourage your students to enter. See https://www.causeweb.org/uscots/a-mu-sing/ for rules and entry form. Reminder: Submit your nominations for the CAUSE/USCOTS Lifetime Achievement Award by February 15th . See https://www.causeweb.org/uscots/awards/ for more details including an example nomination packet.

8 years, 10 months

CAUSE Journal of Statistics Education Webinar: "The Development and Evolution of an Introductory Statistics Course for In-Service Middle-Level Mathematics Teachers - Tues. Feb. 17 at 2PM Eastern

by LAURA BURGHARD

Journal of Statistics Education Webinar: "The Development and Evolution of an Introductory Statistics Course for In-Service Middle-Level Mathematics Teachers" with Kendra K. Schmid and Erin Blankenship, University of Nebraska 2:00 to 2:30p.m. Eastern time, February 17 th , 2015 (note special time) Abstract: The Development and Evolution of an Introductory Statistics Course for In-Service Middle-Level Mathematics Teachers This presentation discusses the creation and delivery of an introductory statistics course as part of a master’s degree program for in-service mathematics teachers. We give an overview of the master’s degree program and discuss aspects of the course, including the goals for the course, course planning and development, the instructional team, the evolution of the course over multiple iterations. In addition, we present lessons learned through five offerings including what we have learned about its value to the middle-level teachers who have participated. Logistics : The webinar will be conducted using the GoToWebinar software platform. A computer with internet access is all you need. GoToWebinar offers audio participation through your computer microphone. For participants in the US and Canada, if you prefer the telephone for audio participation, this feature is also available. All registered webinar attendees will receive a confirmation email generated by the GoToWebinar system upon registering. This email includes a link to enter the webinar. Keep this confirmation email as you will use this link to enter the webinar – you will also be sent a reminder with the link two hours before the webinar begins. Once you leave the webinar, you cannot re-enter. If you have not used GoToWebinar before, please review the information below. The webinar will be recorded and the archived version will be available on-line within a few days following the presentation, if you are unable to attend. New to GoToWebinar? You will see the live presentation on your computer screen and the sound of the presentation will come through your computer. If you can listen to music or hear videos on your computer, your computer has the capability for you to hear the presentation. For your voice to be heard by the presenters, if you wish to ask a question, GTW gives viewers the option of VoIP (voice over the internet) or a telephone option for U.S. and Canadian participants. VoIP will allow everyone from around the world to participate without additional cost. The option to change from VoIP to phone will appear in the screen of options after you enter the webinar. If you wish to change to phone, follow the instructions and enter the provided pin number. If you are using VoIP, you will need a microphone attached to your computer so that your question can be heard by the presenter/audience. GoToWebinar offers a short video, “ Attendee Quick Start (5:09) ”, which you may find helpful: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToMeeting/video/GTMV00012 For PC-based participants: * Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled. * Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server. * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection. * Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM or more. * Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (or USB headset). For Mac-based participants: * Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer. JavaScript must be enabled. * Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer. * Intel processor with 1GB of RAM or more. * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection. * Macs have built-in speakers and a microphone with ambient noise reduction that will work well for VoIP. For participants with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone, or Android: * Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play. * WiFi connection recommended for VoIP audio. For attendees with GoToMeeting app for Windows RT tablet: * Free GoToMeeting app from the Windows Store. * x86, x64 or ARM processor. * WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP.

8 years, 10 months

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