HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:

Sam Houston State University recently hosted Robert Santos, the director of the U. S. Census Bureau in a special visit to encourage collaboration between the nation's foremost data scientists and universities across Texas.

Santos was able to connect with SHSU through the help of Melinda Holt the interim dean of the College of Science and Engineering technology who, like Santos, is a member of the American Statistical Association (ASA). After he expressed interest in visiting SHSU, Holt worked with Kay Angrove, director of First Year Experience and Student Success, to connect with groups across campus interested in meeting with Santos and his team...