The realization that the pandemic was not going anywhere fast came in the middle of the 2020 planning cycle for the Diversity Mentoring Program (DMP). However, the planning committee did not skip a beat in pivoting to a virtual format, which ensured an impactful and engaging program for participants.
Joint Statistical Meetings
Winners of the 2020 COPSS Awards
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) presents awards annually to honor statisticians who have made outstanding contributions to the profession. For 2020, three awards were presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings on August 5 by COPSS Chair Bhramar Mukherjee and the award committee members.
Many Honored During Virtual JSM
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA awards presentation. Here are some of this year’s awardees.
JSM 2021 Program Committee Members
Check out the members of the JSM 2021 Program Committee.
Invited Session Proposals Sought for JSM 2021
Planning for JSM 2021 is underway, which means it’s time to submit your invited session proposal. The theme is “Statistics, Data, and the Stories They Tell,” emphasizing the importance of understanding the world around us. Proposals relating to the theme are especially welcome.
The Pandemic JSM
As Futurama’s Professor Hubert Farnsworth says in his catchphrase announcement of potential disaster, “Good news, everyone! The JSM is going virtual.” But JSM Program Chair David Banks thinks we can make it work.
JSM Is Now Virtual
Given we know so little about what the COVID-19 pandemic will look like in August, the ASA has determined the best option is to hold JSM virtually.
COPSS to Host First Scott Lecture, Fisher Lecture at JSM 2020
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies will host Amita Manatunga of Emory University as she delivers the Elizabeth L. Scott Lecture and Kathryn Roeder of Carnegie Mellon University as she delivers the R.A. Fisher Lecture.
Proposals Wanted for JSM 2020 Late-Breaking Sessions
A late-breaking session addresses a hot statistical issue of the day or a pressing contemporary topic in statistics. Have an idea? Submit a proposal by April 15.
Opportunities Abound for JSM 2020 Participation
David Banks, the JSM 2020 program chair, encourages everyone to consider presenting at a speed or poster session and be part of the program.