{"672471":{"#nid":"672471","#data":{"type":"news","title":" ISyE Inspires HS Math Mavericks in AP Stat Competition","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, renowned for fostering innovation in mathematics, statistics, and engineering, highlights its commitment through the acclaimed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/isye-apstat\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EISyE AP Statistics High School Competition\u003C\/a\u003E, a cornerstone initiative shaping future industry leaders, specifically from underrepresented backgrounds.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Spring 2022, ISyE expanded its reach by offering its first probability and statistics competition for high school students. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWith 40 finalists participating in a full day of competition, workshops, guest speakers, and networking, the event marked a milestone in fostering academic excellence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs explained by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/tuba-ketenci\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. \u003C\/a\u003ETuba Ketenci, Director of Educational Outreach and a key organizer of the event, the competition is much more than a contest; it\u0027s a gateway for high school students, hailing from diverse backgrounds, to the realms of applied mathematics and engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ketenci sheds light on the collaborative effort involving Ph.D. students, postdocs, the communications department, and math teachers from various counties, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of organizing such an event.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe competition unfolds in two dynamic stages, beginning with an online round tailored for nationwide accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for students across the country \u2013 and globally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScheduled for January 26, 2024, the initial round is meticulously crafted by ISyE\u0027s current Ph.D. students, who delve into the high school statistics curriculum to develop a challenging set of multiple-choice questions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing this, the top 40 standout performers from the first round earn the prestigious opportunity to advance to the second round, further showcasing their statistical acumen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe second stage elevates the experience for the top contenders by bringing them to the Georgia Tech campus for a lively, in-person competition on April 19, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis round extends beyond the contest, offering hands-on activities, a comprehensive campus tour, and the decisive final competition. The event concludes with an awards ceremony, celebrating the exceptional talents of these young statisticians.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ketenci emphasizes the significance of aligning the competition questions with the high school AP statistics curriculum. \u201cWe take the AP stat book and we look at the content that teachers are planning to cover by January and create the questions for the first round. By mid-april, most chapters are covered which allows us to create questions from the entire book\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe competition awards not only monetary prizes but also medals and certificates to acknowledge outstanding achievements. From cash prizes for the top three performers to medals for school winners and those on the National Honor Roll, the event strives to recognize and celebrate excellence at various levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlans for the future include addressing diverse challenges by adding more content to the competition and potentially incorporating advanced classes to attract a broader participant base.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the competition evolves, its impact is poised to extend further, inspiring a new generation of talent and contributing to the academic landscape. The vision is clear: to embed the competition into high school curriculums, make it a recognized and anticipated event nationwide.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E______\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthors:\u0026nbsp;Atharva Anand Dave,\u0026nbsp;Natalie Esparza\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaunched in Spring 2022, the AP Statistics High School Competition by ISyE is a trailblazer in nurturing future math and engineering talents, focusing on students from underrepresented backgrounds. It\u0027s a dynamic blend of competition, learning, and networking, revolutionizing high school curricula nationwide with its emphasis on diversity and academic excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ISyE\u0027s AP Statistics High School Competition: Advancing Diverse Mathematicians and Statisticians of Tomorrow"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-01-25 17:53:15","changed_gmt":"2024-01-25 17:53:50","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672870":{"id":"672870","type":"image","title":"AP Stats Competition","body":null,"created":"1706205201","gmt_created":"2024-01-25 17:53:21","changed":"1706205201","gmt_changed":"2024-01-25 17:53:21","alt":"AP Stats Competition","file":{"fid":"256196","name":"IMG_8311-1.1.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/25\/IMG_8311-1.1.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/25\/IMG_8311-1.1.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":322988,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/01\/25\/IMG_8311-1.1.jpeg?itok=HENuQhda"}}},"media_ids":["672870"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}