The International Statistical Institute (ISI) is delighted to announce the publication of a new biography by Amanda L. Golbeck, titled "Florence Nightingale David: A Passionate Probabilist, Statistician, Historian, and Leader."
Amanda L. Golbeck PhD, a champion for women in statistics, contributing significantly to the International Statistical Institute (ISI) Committee on Women in Statistics (CW-ISI). Her dedication to preserving and celebrating the achievements of women in the field is truly inspiring!
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About this book:
This book examines Florence Nightingale David's life, contributions, and relationships throughout her life, as well as her subsequent legacy. Florence Nightingale David (1909-1993) was the first woman professor in the world's first academic statistics department, served in various British ministries during the war from 1939-1945, and was one of the first women to chair a statistics department in a research university.
In this biography, the life stories of David are used as a vehicle to explore a variety of questions surrounding culture and engagement in the statistical sciences. What does it take to succeed in an environment that is not inclusive of your demographic? How can stories be used to bring technical material to life for students and other learners? And how can a nontraditional leader succeed in challenging boundaries and moving an enterprise forward?
