SPES is pivoting toward modern methods in learning and high-performance computing in statistical methodology, with diverse applications throughout the applied sciences.
Triage Judges Needed for COMAP Modeling Contest
The American Statistical Association will designate one outstanding Mathematical Contest in Modeling team as the winner of the ASA Data Insights Award, and qualified triage judges are needed to assist in the initial review of submissions.
Highlights of the November 2019 ASA Board of Directors Meeting
ASA President Karen Kafadar convened the final ASA Board meeting of 2019 at the ASA headquarters November 22–23. The 2019 Board of Directors were joined by the incoming 2020 board members.
Summary of JSM 2019 Session on Formal Privacy: Making an Impact at Large Organizations
The Committee on Privacy and Confidentiality organized a JSM session that featured four experts who have implemented formal privacy models or variants of differential privacy.
ASA Statistical Computing and Graphics Award
Nominate an individual or a team for the 2021 ASA Statistical Computing and Graphics Award, which recognizes innovation in computing, software, or graphics.
Take Advantage of the ASA’s Data Challenge Opportunities
ASA President Wendy Martinez focuses her first President’s Corner on the ASA’s many data challenges.
Data for Good: The Year in Review
Data for Good had a wonderful 2019, full of new resources, networking opportunities, and shared enthusiasm.
TSHS Accepting Nominations for Two Awards
The Teaching Statistics in the Health Sciences Section is accepting nominations for the Young Investigators Award and the Outstanding Teaching Award.
ASA Fellow Nominations Open
Individuals are nominated by their ASA-member peers. To be selected, nominees must have an established reputation and have made outstanding contributions to statistical science.
NERDS Workshop Fills Void
The New England Rare Disease Statistics (NERDS) Workshop filled a void for statisticians working to bring cures for rare diseases.