StatFest is a free, one-day conference designed to encourage undergraduate students of color to pursue graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
JEDI Corner: Student Travel Funding Needed to Improve Access to Profession
For students with marginalized identities, a conference may be the first place they encounter other statisticians with similar identities, which could contribute to a sense of belonging in the field. However, equitable accessibility to conferences is not always available for these students.
Live from San Francisco … CSP 2023
Statistical practitioners and data scientists learned new statistical methodologies and best practices in statistical analysis, design, consulting, and programming to help solve real-world problems.
Members Share Gratitude for Those Who Made Big Impact on Their Careers
Over the last month, the ASA GivesBack team asked members to submit ‘thank-you notes’ to a mentor who made a big difference for them. Here are some of the submissions received.
Julia O’Neill Chosen for Q&P Achievement Award
Julia O’Neill contributed to speeding up global regulatory agencies’ early approval of Moderna’s COVID vaccine, SPIKEVAX, for release to the world.
F. N. David Award Goes to Karen Bandeen-Roche
COPSS has selected Bandeen-Roche as the 2023 winner of the F. N. David Award. She has been a tireless leader in the promotion of biostatistical thinking in the field of aging.
How to Be Published in Significance
Significance editor Anna Britten shares tips for being published in the magazine.
Distinguished Achievement Award Lectureship Goes to Bin Yu
The Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship recognizes meritorious achievement and scholarship in statistical science and the significant impact of statistical methods on scientific investigations.
Early Registration Deadline on Horizon for AIPM
AIPM 2023 is for statisticians, data scientists, regulators, and other professionals to address the challenges and opportunities of AI in pharmaceutical medicine; foster collaboration among industry, academia, regulatory agencies, and professional associations; and propose recommendations for proper implementation of AI in promoting public health.
My ASA Story: Lana Huynh, Statistics Student
The California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, student said she has built leadership skills through her school’s Stat Club and learned about statistical consulting at JSM 2022.