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Learning is humbling… and necessary for educators

Through two recent pursuits, I reflect on what it is like to be a student. When I’m in a tap dancing class that is too hard for me, I find it hard to focus on what I’m supposed to be learning. When I try to learn SQL I recognize the power of generative AI. I’ve been teaching for 22 years, and it is refreshing and humbling to be in the student role again. I recommend that all educators find a way to put themselves in the student role. It will make you a better teacher.

Resources for JEDI-Informed Teaching of Statistics and Data Science

A collaborative venture between the American Statistical Association’s JEDI Outreach Group and Section on Statistics and Data Science Education (supported by the Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education), the JEDI-CAUSE website provides resources for teaching with a mindset toward Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Jennifer Ward & Jo Hardin

CURV - connecting, uplifting, and recognizing voices

CURV is a database which seeks to celebrate scholars who are traditionally under represented in statistics and data science. The scholars represent the diversity of undergraduate students; they are individuals who are working to make statistics more accessible; and their works leads to making the world a better place.

Dear Data - Solitude

Contribution to “In Here: Solitude”, a project to display part of the permanent collection of the Benton Art Museum at Pomona College.

Teaching with The Islands

One of my favorite class activities involves the virtual world known as The Islands. Students, too, love the project.

Introduction to Modern Statistics

Announcing Introduction to Modern Statistics by Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel and Jo Hardin

Relative Risk and Odds Ratios

Why relative risk should not be calculated on data sampled using a case control study.

Keeping busy with data science

Teach Data Science