Deborah Rumsey

Deborah Rumsey is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Statistics at The Ohio State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She specializes in statistics education and plays a key role in teaching and coordinating courses like STAT 1430 (Statistics for the Business Sciences). Her work emphasizes curriculum development, teacher training, and designing effective learning environments.

Dr. Rumsey earned her PhD in Statistics from The Ohio State University in 1993. She has authored five books in the For Dummies series, including Statistics for Dummies, Probability for Dummies, and Essentials of Statistics for Dummies, which are widely recognized resources for statistical education.

Her research interests focus on improving undergraduate statistics education through innovative teaching methods and collaborative initiatives. She co-founded CAUSE (Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education), a national organization dedicated to advancing statistics education. Additionally, she designed and continues to oversee the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS), a biennial event that brings together over 400 educators to share best practices.

Dr. Rumsey has been recognized for her contributions with the distinction of Fellow of the American Statistical Association. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement with CAUSE and USCOTS underscores her commitment to educational outreach and institutional collaboration. She is also affiliated with the Journal of Statistics Education, contributing to its mission to disseminate high-quality educational resources.