2023: Ying-Ju (Tessa) Chen, Milestone Book Selection
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Year of Recognition
7-1-2023
Recognition
Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics
Book Selection
The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail — But Some Don’t, by Nate Silver
Keywords
Academic tenure, promotion, professional milestone
Recommended Citation
Chen, Ying-Ju (Tessa), "2023: Ying-Ju (Tessa) Chen, Milestone Book Selection" (2023). Milestone Recognition Program. 117.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/svc_milestone/117
Why the honoree chose the book
This book offers an accessible yet thought-provoking exploration of statistics and predictive modeling in real-world situations. Nate Silver's engaging style simplifies complex ideas, sparking my interest and deepening my understanding of these critical fields. Furthermore, the book's emphasis on critical thinking in data interpretation aligns perfectly with my ambition to responsibly and effectively apply statistical concepts in my studies and future career in data science.