The ASA’s Committee on Minorities in Statistics held the 20th annual—and first virtual—StatFest conference in September.
A Statistical Star from the East Shines in the West
Bimal Sinha of the University of Maryland Baltimore County was recently honored with an endowed chair of statistics named after him.
Call for Nominations: Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award
The Jeanne E. Griffith Award recognizes individuals working in federal, state, and local government agencies for their efforts to mentor junior statistical staff.
Biopharmaceutical Report Focuses on Statistical Issues in COVID-19 Trials
The editorial team invited authors from government, industry, and academia to write articles about their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on clinical trials, particularly the statistical issues involved in designing new COVID-19 trials.
Deadlines Approach for SRMS-Sponsored Activities, Awards
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring student travel awards and student paper awards for JSM 2021. Apply by December 18.
Nominations Sought for JABES Editor
The Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics publishes articles aimed at applied researchers and statistical consultants in the agricultural sciences, biological sciences, and environmental sciences.
JSM 2021: Opportunities for Involvement Abound
There are plenty of ways to get involved in the 2021 JSM program, including chairing sessions and presenting in a speed session, poster session, contributed session, or topic-contributed session.
Stats4Good: A Look at How Statistical Science Is Making an Impact on Poverty
While poverty is defined nationally, it is experienced locally. A community-based approach means many Data for Good researchers are needed.
Giving Day 2020 Raises Nearly $69,000
On October 2, members posted messages of hope and encouragement, signed up to volunteer, and donated nearly $69,000 in support of ASA programs.
Nominate a Colleague for ASA Leadership Position
Nominations are being sought for ASA president-elect and vice president candidates for the 2022 election. The president-elect will be selected from industry and the vice president will be selected from government.