This year, we decided to go back to where it began and hold ASA Giving Day in conjunction with the fall board of directors meeting. By the end of Giving Day, 146 donors gave nearly $56,000.
Additional Features
Committee Spotlight: Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee
Members of the ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee keep track of and are responsive to current events relating to the collection, analysis, and use of statistics. They help decide whether the ASA should comment on, or even support, for example, rule changes or legislation, generally in the federal government.
December Issue Sheds Light on FIFA World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 gets into full swing in Qatar, the December issue of Significance sheds statistical light on events on and off the field.
Meet CHANCE Magazine’s New Editors
Wendy Martinez and Donna LaLonde are the new co-editors of the ASA’s CHANCE magazine. Here, they answer a few questions about themselves and their plans for the publication this year.
Participation High for StatFest 2022
The ASA’s Committee on Minorities in Statistics held its 22nd annual—and third virtual—StatFest on September 17. The virtual conference hosted high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
IMSI Programs Offer Pro Communication Opportunities
The Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation trains researchers to be better communicators through three programs: communication bootcamps, MathStatBites and Carry the Two podcast .
Recognizing Academic Departments for JEDI Efforts … Continued
Learn how the University of California, Riverside and Drexel University are prioritizing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Call for Editor Applications, Nominations
The American Statistical Association invites applications for the position of editor of The American Statistician.
November JSDSE Focuses on Teaching Reproducibility, Responsible Workflow
The papers in the current issue of the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education focus on how to teach reproducibility and responsible workflow from different perspectives: refreshing and organizing teaching materials, providing guidelines for student work, engaging students in editorial work, and revising curriculum at the programme level.
Nominate Star Colleague for ASA President-Elect, Vice President
Nominations are being sought for ASA president-elect and vice president candidates for the 2024 election.