Title: Recording (Statistical) Errors in Baseball by Dr. Katy McKeough Abstract: Understanding uncertainties from statistical and machine learning models is crucial in making informed, data-based decisions in sports analytics. Whether you are assigning value to a player or making recommendations to a coach, it is valuable to quantify and communicate… Continue reading »
Joint Computer Science + Statistics Colloquium: Mike Baiocchi ’03 and Jordan Rodu ’05 Tuesday, October 31st @ 7:00pm in Wege ***Stats Colloquium credit for attendance and Spooky Snacks provided!*** Outcome Reasoning: the under-discussed engine powering black box algorithms We’ll start this talk discussing a couple… Continue reading »
The Association for Women in Math is hosting the following two events in the next two weeks and we would very much appreciate it if you could announce them in class and encourage your students to attend. All women and gender minorities interested in math/statistics are welcome. AWM T-Shirts and… Continue reading »
As part of Friends and Family Days, there will be humorous math theater put on by math students taking place in Wege Auditorium (123 Chemistry), Saturday, Oct. 28, 3-4:00 pm. Continue reading »
Please join us in the Frank Morgan Library on Monday October 30, 6:30-8:00 pm for ice cream (non-dairy options!), toppings, and chatting with faculty about their course offerings for the Spring 2024 semester!… Continue reading »
Applications to become a Teaching Assistant in Math/Stats in the Spring 2024 are currently being accepted. Please apply by Friday, October 27, 2023. Continue reading »
The Williams College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics, beginning in fall 2024, at the rank of assistant professor (a more senior appointment is possible under special circumstances). The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field by the… Continue reading »
The Williams College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied mathematics, beginning fall 2024, at the rank of assistant professor (a more senior appointment is possible under special circumstances). The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field… Continue reading »
Interested in serving as a math/stat mentor? The Math/Stat Mentoring Program pairs first years and sophomores interested in mathematics and statistics with junior and senior mentors who will help them navigate through their academic experience in the department. There is evidence that suggests that having such a mentor relationship is… Continue reading »
Interested in having a math/stat junior/senior mentor to help you navigate through your experience at Williams? The Math/Stat Mentoring Program pairs first years and sophomores interested in mathematics and statistics with junior and senior mentors who will help them navigate through their academic experience in the department. There is evidence… Continue reading »
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