Her positions as chief statistician of the United States from 1992 to 2017 and 1992 ASA president only begin to capture her legacy as a leader, friend, and champion of government statistics and statistical literacy.
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Staff Spotlight: Jacquelyn Ganskopp
Jacquelyn Ganskopp recently joined the finance team at the American Statistical Association.
Predict 5 Creators Give Behind-the-Scenes View
Three dedicated ASA members have organized a unique contest for Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month designed to engage high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Practical Significance Take Two—Exploring ASA Sections and Interest Groups
Susan Paddock of NORC at the University of Chicago, Sharina Person of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Wendy Martinez of the US Census Bureau discussed ASA sections and interest groups with Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent podcast. Here, we take a second look as they discuss their personal experiences with section leadership.
Critical Race Theory and Statistical Analysis: What You Need to Know
To explain and motivate the importance of critical race theory to statisticians, the JEDI Outreach Group sponsored the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings session titled Critical Race Theory for Statisticians: Incorporating CRT into Statistical Analysis. Here, Emily Griffith summarizes the highlights.
Nominations Open for International Prize in Statistics
The International Prize in Statistics—one of the highest honors in statistics—is awarded every two years to an individual or team for major achievements using statistics to advance science, technology, and human welfare.
The 2024 Challenge List: This Year’s Most Important Questions in Data for Good
This annual call to action highlights a challenge in five areas: biostatistics; environmental advocacy; human rights; data; and organization and infrastructure. Learn how you can tackle one or more.
Staff Spotlight: Timishia Bannister
Meet the ASA’s customer care representative, Timishia Bannister.
Abstract Submission Underway for JSM 2024
The program committee put together 166 invited sessions, including paper and panel sessions. In the event your proposal is not selected for an invited or topic-contributed session, there are still ways to get involved in the 2024 JSM program.
Diversity Mentoring Program, StatFest See Record Participation
For the first time in four years, the Committee on Minorities in Statistics held in-person meetings for both its signature programs, the Diversity Mentoring Program and StatFest. The Diversity Mentoring Program matched 45 mentees to mentors across all sectors of statistics. And, despite Tropical Storm Ophelia landing the same day, StatFest welcomed approximately 170 attendees.