March 8, 2025
Florence Nightingale Days
at the University of Alberta
Join us for a fun day of statistics talks and workshops at the University of Alberta.
Join us for a fun day of statistics talks and workshops at the University of Alberta.
Learn
Learn
Introduction to what statistics is and what to expect in the industry.
Ask
Ask
Keynote speakers from the University of Alberta and Industry Experts.
Explore
Explore
Introduction to formal statistical topics suited for high school level participants.
The goal of Florence Nightingale Days is to promote future career opportunities in statistics and data science, and celebrate contributions of women to these fields.
The goal of Florence Nightingale Days is to promote future career opportunities in statistics and data science, and celebrate contributions of women to these fields.
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of medical medical statistics. While working as a nurse during the Crimean war she was able to significantly reduce death rates by using statistical reasoning to justify the needs to improve hygiene and living standards. Her contributions to medicine and statistical analysis were revolutionary and are still felt to this day.
To be determined!
To be determined!
Jake Hoover
Jake Hoover
MSc. Student at the University of Alberta.
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The Venue
The Venue
University of Alberta - Central Academic Building (CAB) T6G 2G1
University of Alberta - Central Academic Building (CAB) T6G 2G1
Pizza lunch will be provided. If participants do not want to participate in pizza lunch, a group will be chaperoned to the Students Union Building (SUB) where they can purchase food from a variety of restaurants.
Pizza lunch will be provided. If participants do not want to participate in pizza lunch, a group will be chaperoned to the Students Union Building (SUB) where they can purchase food from a variety of restaurants.
Sponsors
Sponsors