Long Citation
Mary Thompson's research spans an exceptionally broad range of areas in statistical science, including pure and applied probability, mathematical statistics, the theory of sample surveys, and several areas of application. Her seminal work on optimality and the foundations of inference for finite populations, optimal estimating functions, and inference for stochastic processes has had a major impact. This has been combined with important applied contributions in other disciplines, including hydrology, gerontology, public health, and sociology.

Short Citation
Mary Thompson's research spans an exceptionally broad range of areas in statistical science, including pure and applied probability, mathematical statistics, the theory of sample surveys, and several areas of application. Her seminal work on optimality and the foundations of inference for finite populations, optimal estimating functions, and inference for stochastic processes has had a major impact and has been combined with important applied contributions in other disciplines.