Richard L. Scheaffer 9
Department of Statistics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611

Professor Scheaffer received is Ph.D. in statistics from Florida State University, whereupon he joined the faculty of the University of Florida and has remained there ever since. Now Professor of Statistics, he was chairman of the Department for a period of 12 years. Research interests are in the areas of sampling and applied probability, especially with regard to applications of both to industrial processes. He has published numerous papers in the statistical literature and is co-author of four textbooks covering aspects of sampling, probability and mathematical statistics. In recent years, much of his effort has been directed toward statistics education throughout the school and college curriculum. He was one of the developers of the Quantitative Literacy Project in the United States that formed the basis of the data analysis emphasis in the mathematics curriculum standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He continues to work on educational projects at the elementary, secondary and college levels, and served as the Chief Faculty Consultant for the Advanced Placement Statistics Program in the United States during its first two years (1997-98). Dr. Scheaffer is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, from whom he has received a Founder's Award.