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Contributions of Paul Dixon Minton: A Southern Gentleman in Statistics

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Paul Dixon Minton, a notable statistician and Southern gentleman, made significant strides in the field of statistics. He served as the Dean of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1972, contributing to the establishment of the Institute of Statistics in 1979. Minton was a champion of the profession, well-respected for his leadership, mentorship, and the development of statistical education. He was also known for his love of humor and puns, leaving a lasting legacy and inspiring future statisticians.

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  1. Paul Dixon Minton:LSD for Statisticians from a Southern Gentleman

  2. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title?

  3. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker

  4. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker • Southern gentleman

  5. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker • Southern gentleman • Albert Hofmann – recently died at 102

  6. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker • Southern gentleman • Albert Hofmann – recently died at 102 - Discover of LSD-25

  7. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker • Southern gentleman • Albert Hofmann – recently died at 102 - Discover of LSD-25 • LSD for Statisticians

  8. Paul Dixon Minton • What to use for a title? • Significant difference maker • Southern gentleman • Albert Hofmann – recently died at 102 - Discover of LSD-25 • LSD for Statisticians • Certainly loved his puns.

  9. Paul Dixon Minton Virginia Commonwealth University • Joined in 1972 as Dean of H&S

  10. Paul Dixon Minton Virginia Commonwealth University • Joined in 1972 as Dean of H&S • Greeted by angry lady – Agnes

  11. Paul Dixon Minton Virginia Commonwealth University • Joined in 1972 as Dean of H&S • Greeted by angry lady – Agnes • Many challenges

  12. Paul Dixon Minton Virginia Commonwealth University • Joined in 1972 as Dean of H&S • Greeted by angry lady – Agnes • Many challenges • Dark side

  13. Paul Dixon Minton Virginia Commonwealth University • Joined in 1972 as Dean of H&S • Greeted by angry lady – Agnes • Many challenges • Dark side • Work still in progress

  14. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Formed in 1979

  15. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Formed in 1979 • Coordinate statistics on both campuses

  16. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Formed in 1979 • Coordinate statistics on both campuses • Consulting services

  17. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Formed in 1979 • Coordinate statistics on both campuses • Consulting services Paul Minton, Ph.D.Director of the Institute of Statistics Statistical Consultant

  18. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Search Investment Club – [SIC]“sick” meetings

  19. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Search Investment Club – [SIC]“sick” meetings • 1988 Symposium on Statistics Honoring Paul Minton on his retirement

  20. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Search Investment Club – [SIC]“sick” meetings • 1988 Symposium on Statistics Honoring Paul Minton on his retirement • Mosse – rhymes with posse

  21. Paul Dixon Minton Institute of Statistics • Search Investment Club – [SIC]“sick” meetings • 1988 Symposium on Statistics Honoring Paul Minton on his retirement • Mosse – rhymes with posse • “The Book of Letters”

  22. Paul Dixon Minton Southern Regional Council on Statistics • SMU’s representative from 1963 to 1972

  23. Paul Dixon Minton Southern Regional Council on Statistics • SMU’s representative from 1963 to 1972 • VCU’s representative from 1978 to 1987

  24. Paul Dixon Minton Southern Regional Council on Statistics • SMU’s representative from 1963 to 1972 • VCU’s representative from 1978 to 1987 • Chairman of the Committee from 1968 to 1969

  25. Paul Dixon Minton Southern Regional Council on Statistics • SMU’s representative from 1963 to 1972 • VCU’s representative from 1978 to 1987 • Chairman of the Committee from 1968 to 1969 • 1988 video of panel discussion

  26. Paul Dixon Minton Southern Regional Council on Statistics • SMU’s representative from 1963 to 1972 • VCU’s representative from 1978 to 1987 • Chairman of the Committee from 1968 to 1969 • 1988 video of panel discussion • Vintage Paul Minton – “Get out there and sell statistics.”

  27. Paul Dixon Minton Link to the 5.5 minute video http://www.people.vcu.edu/~jdavenpo/PDM_SREB-COS_video.wmv

  28. Paul Dixon Minton • A champion of the profession of statistics

  29. Paul Dixon Minton • A champion of the profession of statistics • A great leader – 1991 ASA Founders Award

  30. Paul Dixon Minton • A champion of the profession of statistics • A great leader – 1991 ASA Founders Award • A tireless worker in the service to the profession: name sake of the SRCOS Paul Minton Service Award

  31. Paul Dixon Minton • A champion of the profession of statistics • A great leader – 1991 ASA Founders Award • A tireless worker in the service to the profession: name sake of the SRCOS Paul Minton Service Award • A great teacher