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Larry Lesser
Professor in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, an ASA fellow and prolific singer-songwriter who integrates music, poetry, and performance into statistics teaching and outreach.
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Nov 13, 2025
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Enhancing Statistical Literacy | Stats + Stories Episode 375
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This discussion features Pedro Campos, a leader in promoting statistical literacy globally, alongside Harvard's Mark Glickman and Larry Lesser from the University of Texas at El Paso, who creatively merges music with statistics. They delve into the challenges of interpreting statistics in the media and share the cross-cultural hurdles in literacy promotion. Glickman and Lesser reveal their songwriting process for teaching stats through catchy parodies, emphasizing student engagement and the effectiveness of using music as a tool for enhancing understanding.
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