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Activity Number:
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230
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Consulting
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| Abstract - #307930 |
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Title:
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A Role for Students in Pro Bono Statistics
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Author(s):
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Gayla R. Olbricht*+
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Companies:
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Purdue University
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Address:
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Department of Statistics, STATCOM, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2066,
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Keywords:
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pro bono statistics ; student volunteerism ; STATCOM ; service-learning ; statistical consulting ; statistical consulting
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Abstract:
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In 2001, a graduate student at Purdue University founded Statistics in the Community (STATCOM). This voluntary graduate student-run program provides free statistical consulting to local governmental and nonprofit community groups. STATCOM fulfills a service-learning role by giving students the opportunity to serve society while applying classroom material to real-life situations. In 2006, STATCOM was awarded a Strategic Initiatives Grant from the ASA with the goal of serving as a resource to others interested in starting similar programs. One ultimate goal of these efforts is to establish a formal network among students engaged in pro bono statistics. This talk discusses how students can participate in pro bono statistics, the benefits of such student-driven volunteerism, achievements and lessons learned from the STATCOM Strategic Initiative, and ideas for the future.
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