By Tyler George (Cornell College)
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Participants will embark on a journey through the development and modern practice of statistics and data science in the British Isles, exploring a new course, "The History of Statistics in the UK and Ireland." Pictures from the course will help participants feel like they were there. Site selection, course logistics, unique challenges, pedagogies, and student and faculty outcomes will be discussed. No prior knowledge is required, and instructors interested in traveling abroad will receive helpful advice. Course materials, including the course website, will be shared, providing a comprehensive model for developing similar courses.