Anil Arora says the data ecosystem has expanded enormously in recent years and the responsible use of new data sources is allowing statisticians to see sooner and act faster.
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The Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference will convene in person to celebrate women in statistics and data science and bring together leaders from academia, government, and industry.
Events, Networking Activities, and Places to Go During JSM
The Joint Statistical Meetings offers more than sessions. To round out your conference experience, there are opportunities to unwind and mingle informally, go sightseeing, network with employers, and advocate for the profession. Check out the list and pick a couple of activities that appeal to you.
JSM Has Much in Store for Students
Are you an ASA student member who is thinking about attending the Joint Statistical Meetings? This year, we head to the nation’s capital, where you will find many opportunities to learn, network with other statisticians and data scientists, and get more involved in the association.
COPSS Chooses 8 for Leadership Academy
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies presents awards annually to honor statisticians who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.
JSM Is on Its Way to DC: Check Out Conference Highlights and Start Planning
The statistical event of the summer—The Joint Statistical Meetings—is in Washington, DC, this year. Join us August 6–11 to meet new people, talk to old friends, and explore the nation’s capital.
Nancy Reid to Deliver 2022 COPSS Distinguished Lecture
Nancy Reid, a professor in the department of statistical sciences at the University of Toronto who has contributed fundamental and path-breaking work in a wide range of statistical problems, will give her lecture at the 2022 Joint Statistical Meetings in Washington, DC. Her talk is titled “Likelihood and Its Discontents.”
Elizabeth L. Scott Award Goes to Madhu Mazumdar
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Elizabeth L. Scott Award committee recently honored Madhu Mazumdar of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with the 2022 award. Mazumdar was selected for serving as an outstanding role model of leadership and creating new leadership opportunities for statisticians, fostering opportunities in statistics and promoting statistical careers for diverse trainees, training and mentoring the next generation of statistical leaders, and excelling in team science research.
A Call for More Graduate Programs in Statistics Education
Sam Behseta, Cherie Ichinose, and David Drew put forth the view that closing the gap in students’ appreciation of statistical thinking and decision-making under uncertainty can only be achieved if we train the next generation of academics with expertise in statistics education.
Meet the JSM 2022 Featured Speakers
Catch all of these featured speakers at JSM 2022 in Washington, DC.