Snedecor, George W. (George Waddel), 1881-1974

George Waddel Snedecor was born 20 October 1881 in Memphis, Tennessee. Snedecor earned his B.S. (1905) in mathematics and physics at the University of Alabama and his M.S. (1913) in physics from the University of Michigan. That same year he became an Assistant Professor (1913-1914) of mathematics at Iowa State College (University). He was soon promoted to Associate Professor (1914-1931) and eventually Professor (1931-1958).

Early in his career at Iowa State, Snedecor became interested in statistics, particularly as the subject applied to agricultural research. He collaborated with Henry A. Wallace and instituted weekly seminars during the winter and spring of 1924 which were the beginning of specialized interest in statistical research at Iowa State.

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