While disappointed by not being able to hold an in-person JSM in Seattle, program chair Nicole Lazar was heartened by how attendees managed to recreate some of that same energy in a virtual setting.
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Pathways to Promotion Committee Offers Collaborative Statisticians Advice
The Pathways to Promotion committee held a free webinar, titled “Advice for the Promotion of Collaborative Statisticians in Research and Teaching Institutions,” in May. More than 130 people attended.
The JEDI Corner: How to Help Advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group Chair Kim Sellers talks about the aim of the group, seeks submissions for the column, and asks for volunteers to help advance the group’s mission.
10 Tips for Communicating at Virtual Conferences
It is increasingly evident that virtual conferences are going to stay with us long after everything is “opened back up” or “back to normal.” As we navigate this new digital world and new ways to share our work, here are some tips to make the most of your virtual conference experience as a presenter and attendee.
Star Statisticians Offer Career Advancement Advice
During the Career Next-Steps and Promotions webinar that took place in June, several star statisticians provided unique and diverse career advice. Here, Claire Bowen summarizes the key takeaways.
Saving Endangered Languages with AI and the Science of Communication
David Corliss tells us that using AI to save a threatened language from extinction can save the culture itself.
Q&A with Statistics Communicators
These individuals write and communicate statistics every day, so we asked them to give us their best writing tips, communication advice, and reading inspiration.
My ASA Story: Kim Love, Collaborative Statistician
Kim Love, collaborative statistician, is the owner and lead collaborator of K. R. Love QCC.
Biden Administration’s First Budget Request Favors NIH, NSF; Flat Funds Education, Energy, Health, Justice Statistics
The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2022 (FY22) budget request sends a strong signal for its support of research funding, proposing 20 percent increases for the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. Many of the federal statistical agencies also see strong support through increases of 5–10 percent.
‘How-To’ Succeed Now and in the Post-Pandemic Future
The ASA’s Council of Chapters district vice chairs outline the activities reported by chapters that produced meaningful, productive interaction among their members during the pandemic.