Jim Stallard

Jim Stallard is a Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Calgary and the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Educator Award from the Statistical Society of Canada. Over his 25-year teaching career, he has taught 10 different courses, many of them large service classes, inspiring thousands of students through his innovative, student-centred teaching. Jim’s active learning approach emphasizes engagement, small-group exercises, and immediate feedback, earning him 14 nominations for the Calgary Student Union Teaching Award and the Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award.

Jim has also made significant contributions to statistics education nationally, helping build the Canadian Statistics Education community. He gave an impactful presentation at the 2006 SSC Annual Meeting special session on creative education initiatives. He chaired the Statistics Education Section, co-led the design of Calgary’s Data Science programs, and continues to advance evidence-based teaching practices. His dedication to teaching and service has made him a leader in promoting active learning and mentorship across Canada.