A list of internship opportunities is posted on STATtr@k, the new professional’s website.
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CSP 2019 Promises Real-World Experience
With its focus on the application of statistics to solve real-world problems, the Conference on Statistical Practice brings together hundreds of statisticians, data analysts, researchers, and scientists each year.
JSM 2019 Invited Program Set; Other Avenues for Contributing Open
The Program Committee has constructed the invited program for the 2019 Joint Statistical Meetings, but there are still plenty of ways to participate.
JSM 2018: A Tremendous Success!
The 2018 Joint Statistical Meetings took place in Vancouver this past July and August.
Many Honored at President’s Address, Awards Ceremony
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA President’s Address and Founders & Fellows Recognition, during which the Founders Award winners and new ASA Fellows are inducted.
K–12 Educators Gather at JSM for Meeting Within a Meeting
The American Statistical Association sponsored a two-day Meeting Within a Meeting (MWM) statistics workshop for middle- and high-school mathematics and science teachers July 31–August 1 at the annual 2018 Joint Statistical Meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The MWM workshops emphasize the growth of statistical literacy and thinking.
Leading Through Teaching and JSM 2018 Memorable Moments
ASA President Lisa LaVange shares some memorable moments from JSM 2018.
Educational Ambassadors Hail from Pakistan, Thailand
Saleha Habibullah of the Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, Pakistan, and Seksan Kiatsupaibul of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, attended the Joint Statistical Meetings in Vancouver, BC, as the ASA’s 2018 educational ambassadors.
An Interview with 2018 COPSS Presidents’ Award Winner Richard J. Samworth
Richard J. Samworth of the University of Cambridge is the recipient of the 2018 Presidents’ Award. Here, he answers questions about his work and interests.
Educational Ambassadors Sought
The ASA Committee on International Relations in Statistics is seeking qualified nationals from Cuba, Mexico, Nepal, and/or Vietnam to serve as 2019 Educational Ambassadors.