The Sixth Annual Statistics & Data Science
Florence Nightingale Day
The sixth annual Florence Nightingale Day (FND) will be offered at several sites across the United States and Canada. Links to these sites for registration and additional information will be listed below as they become available.
Sites:
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH: November 4, 2023 — Event Page
CANSSI and Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada: February 9, 2024 — Event Page
University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Date: February 10, 2024 — View Poster
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX; February 16, 2024 — Event Page; Post-Event Summary
CANSSI and University of Toronto, Ontario: March 2, 2024 — Event Page
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; April 20, 2024 — Event Page, see publicity notice here.
What?
A one-day free event to engage middle and high school students, promote future educational and career opportunities in statistics and data science, and celebrate Florence Nightingale and other women in these fields.
When
Throughout 2023-2024. Check your specific site for details.
Who?
Pre-college students (ages 13 and above) from around the world are eligible to attend this one-day free event. Women and underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to participate.
Where?
Offered in various locations across the United States and Canada.
2023 Florence Nightingale Day Schedule
| 9:00 – 9:50 am | Check in or on-site registration and scavenger hunt |
| 9:50 – 10:00 am | Welcome |
| 10:00 – 10:45 am | Undergraduate & Graduate Students Panel |
| 10:45 – 11:00 am | Transition time to activity area |
| 11:00 – 12:30 pm | Interactive activities |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Lunch and turning in scavenger hunt |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Panel of Professional Women |
| 2:15 – 2:30 pm | Q&A and sponsor presentations |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Award ceremony and post survey |
| 3:00 – 3:30 pm | Self-guided campus tour |