Christine Franklin, the ASA’s K–12 statistical ambassador, presented the 2018 Teaching Statistics Trust Lecture, titled “Statistical Problem Solving: The Art and Science of Learning and Teaching from Data,” in three locations in the United Kingdom in September of 2018.
Four Win CSP Student Travel Awards
Four students will receive registration and travel support to attend the 2019 Conference on Statistical Practice.
Using Big Data in Precision Medicine
Experts from pharma, biotech, government, academia, and technology providers discuss the opportunity to use big data to find the right drug at the right time using the right target.
What Does Ken Kolodner Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
Over the years, music gradually became much more of Ken Kolodner’s focus, though he also enjoyed the challenges of doing research and worked as a part-time consultant.
Independence of Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics at Risk Again
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló’s appointment of three new members to the board of directors for the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics in November has again raised concerns about the agency’s independence.
Physical and Engineering Sciences Section News for February 2019
The SPES Marquardt Memorial Speakers Program facilitates visits of experienced applied statisticians to colleges and universities to give a seminar and meet with students and professors.
Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award
The ASA is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award, which recognizes members of the communications media who have best displayed an informed interest in the science of statistics and its role in public life.
Statistical Leadership: Its Importance, Imperatives, and Impacts
The 2018 ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop held in September featured a session titled “Statistical Leadership: Its Importance, Imperatives, and Impacts.” The session consisted of two presentations representing industry and regulatory perspectives on statistical leadership.
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship Awarded for 2018-2019
The Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) awarded two Ellis R. Ott Scholarships for Applied Statistics and Quality Management for the 2018–2019 academic year.
Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Communications Award
The JPBM Communications Award is given each year to reward and encourage communicators who, on a sustained basis, bring mathematical ideas and information to nonmathematical audiences.