Judith E. Canner

Judith E. Canner is a Professor of Statistics at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). She has been a key figure in establishing the Statistics Minor, Data Science Minor, and Statistics Major as the Program Coordinator. Dr. Canner holds a Ph.D. in Biomathematics and Zoology from North Carolina State University. She serves as a Board Member of the California Alliance for Data Science Education, advocating for enhanced statistics and data science training. Her research focuses on statistical modeling in public health, educational assessment, and threshold concepts in quantitative reasoning. She actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations to improve academic program design and faculty engagement in learning outcomes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomathematics and Zoology, North Carolina State University

Research Interests: Dr. Canner’s work bridges applied mathematics, statistics, and education. She develops methodologies for longitudinal data analysis in healthcare contexts (e.g., alcohol use disorder) and contributes to educational frameworks for quantitative literacy. Her recent efforts emphasize threshold concepts in statistics education and institutional learning outcomes assessment.

Articles Trends: Her publications span interdisciplinary applications of statistical modeling, curriculum innovation in STEM education, and social justice in mathematics pedagogy. The 2023 articles highlight her dual focus on public health analytics and departmental program evaluation.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her roles in program development and faculty engagement indicate significant collaborative efforts. No advisees are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Statistics Program at CSUMB and collaborates with the California Alliance for Data Science Education to advance educational initiatives.