In statistics, we ask whether some statistical model ts observed data. We use a Markov chain proposed by Gross, Petrovi c, and Stasi to... Show moreIn statistics, we ask whether some statistical model ts observed data. We use a Markov chain proposed by Gross, Petrovi c, and Stasi to perform exact testing for the p1 random graph model. By comparing it to the simple switch Markov chain, we prove that it mixes rapidly on many classes of degree sequences, and we discuss why it is sometimes better suited than the simple switch chain, and try to easily introduce the concepts from the general theory along the way. M.S. in Applied Mathematics, May 2016 Show less
Digitized 7" open reel-to-reel tape recording of Mies van der Rohe's memorial service held in S. R. Crown Hall on Oct. 25, 1969 . Total... Show moreDigitized 7" open reel-to-reel tape recording of Mies van der Rohe's memorial service held in S. R. Crown Hall on Oct. 25, 1969 . Total running time is 56:23 minutes. The recording includes solo cello performances by Janos Starker and remarks by James Johnson Sweeney. Show less
Stephen (Steve) E. Fienberg (1942-2016) was an eminent statistician, whose impact on research, education and the practice of statistics, and... Show moreStephen (Steve) E. Fienberg (1942-2016) was an eminent statistician, whose impact on research, education and the practice of statistics, and many other fields is astonishing in its breadth. He was a visionary when it came to linking many different areas to address real scientific issues. He professed the importance of statistics in many disciplines, but recognized that true interdisciplinary work requires joining of the expertise across different areas, and it is in this spirit that he helped steer algebraic statistics toward becoming a thriving subject. Many of his favorite topics in the area are covered in this special issue. We are grateful to all authors for contributing to this volume to honor him and his influence on the field. During the preparation of this issue, we learned about the tragic killing of his widow, Joyce Fienberg, during the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, PA on October 27, 2018. This issue is dedicated to their memory. Show less
Spiral-bound facsimile of Alternatives For Planning, a booklet designed and compiled by Robert Gordon for the Kenwood-Oakland Community... Show moreSpiral-bound facsimile of Alternatives For Planning, a booklet designed and compiled by Robert Gordon for the Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization (KOCO) in March, 1986, with plans by Robert Gordon. The page order in the facsimile copy does not match the order in the original booklet; the pages have been reordered here to match the order of the original booklet. Show less