NC State Statistics Department Honored for Outstanding Efforts in Bringing Underrepresented Groups into Mathematical Sciences
The Committee on the Profession (CoProf) of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) has awarded the NC State Department of Statistics and the University of Mississippi Department of Mathematics the designation of 2009 Programs that Make a Difference.
“These two departments have outstanding records in recruiting members of underrepresented groups and mentoring them to successfully complete their graduate degrees,” said Alejandro Adem of the University of British Columbia, chair of CoProf and of the selection committee for the award. “The AMS Committee on the Profession was extremely impressed with their accomplishments, which can serve as a model for other departments in the United States.”
For the full story and information about what these departments are doing to attract and retain students and faculty from underrepresented groups, please visit http://www.ams.org/ams/press/CoProf-Programs-2009.html
Congratulations to the Statistics Department!
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