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PITMAN, EDWIN JAMES GEORGE : Statistical Society, 1954

Professional Association
Statistical Society
Start date
1954
Notes & leadership roles
Foundation member. In 1978 the Statistical society established the Pitman Medal, as recorded in the Australian Journal of Statistics 21(1979) 173-4:

In recognition of the unique, original and influential contributions of E.J.G. Pitman to the theory of Statistics and Probability, the Central Council of the Statistical Society of Australia resolved in August 1977 to 'institute the award of a gold medal to a member of the Society for high distinction in Statistics', to be named the Pitman medal, and that 'Professor Pitman be awarded the first of these medals.

Honorary Life Member 1966
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https://www.science.org.au/fellowship/fellows/biographical-memoirs/edwin-james-george-pitman-1897-1993