Set in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, from July 29 through August 2, JSM 2018 promises to be a fantastic meeting. With your help, the JSM Program Committee has prepared a wonderful program with a total of 681 sessions, including four plenary sessions, 178 invited sessions, 167 topic-contributed sessions, 181 contributed sessions, 26 speed sessions, 40 contributed poster sessions, and 76 roundtables for a total of 2,480 individual paper presentations, 509 speed presentations, 437 individual poster presentations, and more than 100 discussants. Although it is too early to tell, the number of submissions indicates JSM 2018 will be one of the largest JSM meetings ever.
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Data Is My Job: Four ASA Members Share Career Insights
To celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (#mathaware), we highlight four ASA members who have used their statistics skills and imaginations to snag sweet jobs.
Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science 2018
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating several ASA women who work in statistics and data science. These accomplished women were chosen because they inspired and influenced other women in their field. Read their biographies to learn why they chose statistics, who influenced them, and what all they have accomplished.
Know of Any Late-Breaking Developments? Please Share!
JSM late-breaking proposals due April 16. These sessions must cover one or more technical, scientific, or policy-related topics that have arisen during the one-year period prior to JSM.
Analyze Weather Forecasts for Data Expo 2018
Contestants will examine National Weather Service data from 113 US cities for Data Expo 2018.
What I Learned at the Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference
“The Women in Statistics and Data Science (WSDS) Conference is a great venue for young, female statisticians like myself to build and strengthen connections.” ~ Comment from a graduate student who attended WSDS
In this recap, Donna LaLonde, ASA’s director of strategic initiatives and outreach, shares what she learned at the conference, which took place this past October in La Jolla, California. She also wants to know what you learned, so please send your comments to her or add your comments here.
Celebrating 20 Years of the AP Statistics Exam
This year marked 20 years since the first AP Statistics exam was given in 1997 (and the 21st exam). Amstat News commemorates these 20 years with the following Q&As with AP Statistics teachers and readers/leaders. Here, they share their memories of and passions and lessons for teaching statistics while looking forward to another 20 years.
Statistics: It’s Essential … and So Was Your Participation at JSM 2017
A program packed with intriguing talks and fun social events in a convention center set up for networking … how could JSM 2017 be anything less than exceptional?
Held at the Baltimore Convention Center and the Hilton Baltimore, JSM brought more than 6,500 people to the city. Many sessions focused on the JSM 2017 theme, “Statistics: It’s Essential,” on which ASA President Barry Nussbaum also presented his address.
As Seen Through the Eyes of ASA’s K–12 Statistical Ambassador: The State of K–12 Statistics Education
In today’s data-driven society, there is a pressing need for all citizens to become statistical thinkers. The ASA leadership believes this must begin in the early school years, not just for those students who take one introductory college course. It is essential that statistics education is recognized as central to ensuring all graduating high-school students are college and career ready. Here, the K-12 Statistical Ambassador, Christine Franklin, summarizes the work being done in support of statistical education for both students and teachers.
2017 Poster and Project Competition Winners
The American Statistical Association announces the winners of the 2017 Poster Competition and Project Competition, which featured creative studies from K-12 students across the country.