The Government Statistics Section and Social Statistics Section hosted a free series of virtual workshops as part of the ASA’s professional development program. They will hold another series in the fall of 2020.
Section News
SRMS Proceedings for 2019 Now Available
The Survey Research Methods Section proceedings from the 2019 Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver are available on the section’s website.
GSS to Host Mentoring Roundtable
At JSM 2020, the Government Statistics Section will again host a mentoring roundtable to encourage diverse participation and engage young professionals and students with more senior, advanced-career members.
Section on Statistics in Epidemiology Announces Award Winners
The Section on Statistics in Epidemiology grants annual young investigator awards to new researchers for the best papers in statistics in epidemiology. Among the winners, the Breslow Award further recognizes the top paper.
Biopharmaceutical Section Invites Members to Join Mentoring Program
The goal of the program is to help members further enrich and enhance their professional experience through achieving personal and professional goals.
Statistical Consulting Section Offers Help with Fellow Applications
Achieving the distinction of ASA Fellow is a prestigious accomplishment for a statistical scientist. However, it is not an easy milestone to achieve. Only 30 percent of applicants are awarded fellowship on their first nomination. This is why the Section on Statistical Consulting has assembled a subcommittee to help guide members through the application process.
Statistics and Data Science Education Section Invites Mentoring Program Applicants
The ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education is inviting both mentors and mentees to participate in its mentoring program.
Call for Virtual Workshop Practicum, Student Showcase Submissions
The Government and Social Statistics sections will offer virtual workshops focusing on user applications in fall 2020.
Quality and Productivity Section to Hold 37th Research Conference
The Quality and Productivity Research Conference is the main annual meeting for the ASA Quality and Productivity Section.
Biometrics Section News
The ASA Biometrics Section announces it’s Byar Award and travel award winners. The awardees will present their papers at the Joint Statistical Meetings in August.