Ann E. Watkins facts for kids
Ann Esther Watkins is an American mathematician and statistician. She is well-known for her work in statistics education, which means she helps people learn and teach statistics better. She has held many important roles, including editing a math journal and leading a major math organization.
Ann Esther Watkins was a professor of mathematics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She is now an emeritus professor, which means she has retired but is still highly respected by the university. She studied at CSUN herself, earning her first degree in 1970 and a master's degree in 1972. Later, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1977.
Helping Students Learn Statistics
Ann Esther Watkins has made a big difference in how statistics is taught. She helped write several textbooks that make learning statistics easier and more engaging. These books include:
- Activity-Based Statistics
- Statistics: From Data to Decision
- Statistics in Action: Understanding a World of Data
These books help students understand how to use data to make smart choices and understand the world around them.
Important Roles and Awards
Ann Esther Watkins has been a leader in the world of mathematics and statistics.
- From 1989 to 1994, she was the editor of the College Mathematics Journal. This is a magazine where mathematicians share new ideas and research.
- Between 1997 and 1999, she led the Advanced Placement Statistics Development Committee. This group helps create the AP Statistics exam, which high school students can take to earn college credit.
- She was also the president of the Mathematical Association of America from 2001 to 2002. This is a very important organization for mathematicians in the United States.
In 1999, Ann Esther Watkins was chosen as a fellow of the American Statistical Association. This is a special honor given to people who have made outstanding contributions to statistics. She was recognized for her new ideas in teaching, her excellent teaching skills, and her efforts to improve statistics education.
In 2015, she received the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates her long and successful career dedicated to teaching statistics.
External links
- Ann E. Watkins publications indexed by Google Scholar
