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Memorial Resolution - George W. Snedecor An international authority who was a pioneer in his field, George W. Snedecor, passed away February 15 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Dr. Snedecor was born October 2, l88l, in Memphis, Tennessee, and received his education at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama and the University of Michigan. He joined the Iowa State faculty as an assistant professor of mathematics in 1913; and remained for L5 years. Shortly after his arrival at Iowa State, Dr. Snedecor took the lead in helping people with problems in statistical applications. In I92L he participated in weekly sessions conducted by Henry A. Wallace, then editor of Wallace's Farmer, demonstrating rapid machine calculation to solve basic statistical needs, especially relating to agricultural research. Because of his interest and enthusiasm, Dr. Snedecor continued statistical experimentation, and in 1927 he and Dr. A. E. Brandt were put in charge of a Mathematics Statistical Service, established to supply the demand for professional help in statistics. Six years later the Statistical Laboratory was established as a research institute under the president, with Dr. Snedecor as its first director. He remained in the post until college regulations forced him to relinquish administrative responsibilities in 19^-7 at the age of 65, continuing as a professor of statistics on a part time basis until his retirement in 1958. Dr. Snedecor is recognized throughout the world for his pioneer work in the development and use of statistical methods, particularly in the field of biological and agricultural experimentation. His book, Statistical Methods, first published in 1937^ is now in its sixth edition and has been translated into Spanish, Hindi, and Japanese. Dr. Snedecor authored three other books and some 50 papers on statistics. He served as editor of the Queries section of Biometrics from its inception in 19^-5 until 1958. In 19^8 Dr. Snedecor was named president of the American Statistical Association, the first person in the field of agricultural research ever to head the association. His national and international reputation is indicated by his election as an Honorary Fellow of the British Royal Statistical Society and an Honorary Life Member of the International Biometric Society. He was also elected to membership of the International Statistical Institute and was a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He held memberships in the Iowa Academy of Science, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Gamma Alpha, Pi Mu Epsilon and Kappa Sigma. In 195^ the George W. Snedecor Award, administered through the ISU Alumni Achievement Fund, was set up in his honor by his colleagues, former students, and friends. Later he himself contributed generously to the Award which has enabled the Department of Statistics to accord appropriate recognition each year to its top Ph.D. student.
Object Description
Title | Memorial Resolution - George W. Snedecor |
Subject |
Snedecor, George W. (George Waddel), 1881-1974 Iowa State University Department of Statistics Iowa State University Statistical Laboratory Statistics statisticians |
Geographic Subject |
Story County (Iowa) Iowa (state) |
Description | The memorial resolution contains a brief biography of George W. Snedecor's professional life and contributions. |
Creator | Iowa State University |
Date | 1974 |
Type [DCMIType] | Text |
Collection | George Waddel Snedecor Papers, 1925-1978, undated;http://findingaids.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/arch/rgrp/13-24-51.html |
Location | Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives; http://archives.lib.iastate.edu/ |
Call Number | RS 13/24/51 |
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2 pages 21.5 x 28 cm |
Identifier | 13-24-51.snedecor.01-02-01 |
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Description
Title | 13-24-51.snedecor.01-02-01.001 |
Geographic Subject |
Story County (Iowa) Iowa (state) |
Collection | George Waddel Snedecor Papers, 1925-1978, undated;http://findingaids.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/arch/rgrp/13-24-51.html |
Transcription | Memorial Resolution - George W. Snedecor An international authority who was a pioneer in his field, George W. Snedecor, passed away February 15 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Dr. Snedecor was born October 2, l88l, in Memphis, Tennessee, and received his education at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama and the University of Michigan. He joined the Iowa State faculty as an assistant professor of mathematics in 1913; and remained for L5 years. Shortly after his arrival at Iowa State, Dr. Snedecor took the lead in helping people with problems in statistical applications. In I92L he participated in weekly sessions conducted by Henry A. Wallace, then editor of Wallace's Farmer, demonstrating rapid machine calculation to solve basic statistical needs, especially relating to agricultural research. Because of his interest and enthusiasm, Dr. Snedecor continued statistical experimentation, and in 1927 he and Dr. A. E. Brandt were put in charge of a Mathematics Statistical Service, established to supply the demand for professional help in statistics. Six years later the Statistical Laboratory was established as a research institute under the president, with Dr. Snedecor as its first director. He remained in the post until college regulations forced him to relinquish administrative responsibilities in 19^-7 at the age of 65, continuing as a professor of statistics on a part time basis until his retirement in 1958. Dr. Snedecor is recognized throughout the world for his pioneer work in the development and use of statistical methods, particularly in the field of biological and agricultural experimentation. His book, Statistical Methods, first published in 1937^ is now in its sixth edition and has been translated into Spanish, Hindi, and Japanese. Dr. Snedecor authored three other books and some 50 papers on statistics. He served as editor of the Queries section of Biometrics from its inception in 19^-5 until 1958. In 19^8 Dr. Snedecor was named president of the American Statistical Association, the first person in the field of agricultural research ever to head the association. His national and international reputation is indicated by his election as an Honorary Fellow of the British Royal Statistical Society and an Honorary Life Member of the International Biometric Society. He was also elected to membership of the International Statistical Institute and was a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He held memberships in the Iowa Academy of Science, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Gamma Alpha, Pi Mu Epsilon and Kappa Sigma. In 195^ the George W. Snedecor Award, administered through the ISU Alumni Achievement Fund, was set up in his honor by his colleagues, former students, and friends. Later he himself contributed generously to the Award which has enabled the Department of Statistics to accord appropriate recognition each year to its top Ph.D. student. |
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