Who Is CR Rao? The 102-YO To Win the 'Nobel Prize' in Statistics

Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao is a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician.

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He was born on September 10, 1920, in India.

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He has made significant contributions in the field of statistics and its applications in various areas, including medical research.

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Rao's work has had a profound influence on science and transformed statistical thinking.

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He has been awarded numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Science in the United States and the Padma Vibhushan in India.

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In 2023, Rao was awarded the International Prize in Statistics, which is considered the highest honor in the field and often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Statistics."

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The prize recognized Rao's remarkable work published 75 years ago, which has helped advance several scientific fields.

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Rao has authored or co-authored more than 400 research papers and 16 books on statistics and mathematics.

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He has held academic positions at numerous institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Indian Statistical Institute, and Pennsylvania State University.

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At the age of 102, Rao continues to be an active researcher and has inspired generations of statisticians and mathematicians.

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