The biostatistics department will host its 2024 Research Day on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 from 1:30-5:30pm.

Keynote Speaker

Amanda L. Golbeck, PhD, MA, MA

Title: Women and Diversity in Statistics and Data Science: What Have We Done, and What Can We Do?

Abstract: It has been 55 years since statistician Elizabeth L. Scott formulated three important research questions about women in academe: Why are there so few women on the faculty, why are so few working toward and obtaining their PhDs, and why are women paid less than men with equivalent experience and productivity? Scott was a pioneer in this work, and she researched and spoke on these topics over the last 20 years of her career. My own efforts began about 15 years ago. In this talk, I take stock in some of the things that have been accomplished over these recent years for women and diversity in statistics and data science. I also provide some ideas of things we can do to recruit and retain a diverse faculty and student body.