2015 ASA President David Morganstein looks back on his year as president, and forward to several programs, initiatives, and other great opportunities coming up for members.
President's Corner
STATS 101: Making Statistics Interesting for Students in Their First Course
President David Morganstein talks to Dick De Veaux about STATS101 and what he and his committee are doing to create a kind of life raft for instructors that the ASA will offer to schools and universities.
Reflections on JSM 2015
JSM 2015 boasted another record attendance, exceeding the tremendous turnout for the 175th anniversary in Boston last year by about 50 people.
The Slice of Ham, How Do You Know?
David Morganstein offers a story and two case studies that represent the value of asking this seemingly basic question: “How do you know?”
Women in Statistics
In this month’s column, ASA President David Morganstein talks with nine female statisticians about the rise of women in statistics and how the ASA can continue to facilitate more women and minorities joining the field.
Meet the President’s Invited Speaker, Learn About This is Statistics
David Morganstein interviews the President’s Invited Speaker Christine Fox. Also, he shares what others have to say about the new PR campaign: This is Statistics.
Current Events Relate to ASA Mission
Two topics this month related to elements of the ASA’s mission: promote the proper application of statistics and anticipate and meet member needs.
Consider Being a JSM Docent
David Morganstein asks Mary Kwasny what it means to be a JSM Docent and how to become one.
Conference on Statistical Practice: A Place for and About Communication
In April’s President’s Corner column, ASA President David Morganstein shares some of the points from his 2015 Conference on Statistical Practice keynote address.
Broadening Our Communication Through Collaboration
The ASA recently reached an agreement with Sense About Science USA to partner in managing the STATS.org website. This joint effort will expand our efforts to communicate our valuable contributions to nonstatisticians in a readable format.