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Pitman Medal (1978 - )

Statistical Society of Australia

From
1978
Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Functions
Award
Website
https://www.statsoc.org.au/awards/pitman-medal/

Summary

The Pitman Medal has been awarded (at most annually) by the Statistical Society of Australia since 1978. It recognises outstanding achievement in, and contribution to, the discipline of statistics. The Medal commemorates Edward Pitman, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Tasmania from 1926 to 1962 and the inaugural recipient of the Medal.

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This Edition: 2026 February - 1926 Centenaries
Kooyang - Gariwerd calendar - Late summer: late January to late March - season of eels
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