A. John Bailer
2005 Recipient - Professor of Statistics
A. John Bailer, Ph.D. is a University Distinguished Professor, emeritus, and founding chair of the Department of Statistics at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ. He is a ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ alumnus and received a Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a staff fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences before joining the faculty at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ.
A. John Bailer
He teaches a broad range of courses including a client-focused data practicum class and a range of other classes including statistical programming and data visualization courses. His research has focused on a breadth of collaborations addressing problems in toxicology, environmental health and occupational safety. He collaborates with journalists to produce the podcast “Stats + Stories.”
He is currently president of the International Statistical Institute, and he previously served on the board of directors of the American Statistical Association. He is a fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Society for Risk Analysis and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
His recognition at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ has included the Benjamin Harrison Medallion (awarded to ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ faculty or staff who have made outstanding national contributions to education), E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award (for ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ faculty member in recognition of creative, innovative and engaging teaching methods at the undergraduate level), ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate Instruction and Mentoring, and the Excellence in Career Development Award.