Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in data visualization and the founder of modern nursing. She used data in a novel and effective way to provide better care for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War and for public health improvements more broadly. Her pioneering work included the creation of the pie chart, which is universally used in data visualization to this day.
To honor Nightingale’s legacy, the Florence Nightingale Day was launched in 2018 to engage students, promote future career opportunities in statistics and data science, and celebrate the contributions of women to these fields. Our vision is to inspire a diverse group of young people to become future leaders in data-related disciplines.
Pre-college students (ages 13 and above) from around the world are encouraged to attend this one-day free event. Components of the day include trivia games, panels of professional and student speakers, hands-on activities, and networking. You can click here to learn more about the different event sites and to register for the seventh Florence Nightingale Day and other important information.
The event is hosted by the Florence Nightingale Day for Statistics and Data Science, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with sponsors including the American Statistical Association (ASA), the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMS), the Caucus for Women in Statistics (CWS), the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and The Ohio State University (OSU).
If you would like to become a sponsor (as an organization or individual), click “Donate” to learn more about the different levels of sponsorship and to make a donation. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, click “Volunteer” to learn about the different ways to get involved. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of hosting or jointly hosting an FNDay event in your area, click “Hosting FNDay” to contact us.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! Their generous contributions have allowed for the continued existence of our organization.
