The section on Statistical Programmers and Analysts is now accepting nominations for its new award for innovations in statistical programming and analytics. Nominations are due by May 15.
Section News
Biometrics Section Invites Applications for Funding to Support Projects
The ASA Biometrics Section invites applications for funding to support projects developing innovative outreach projects focused on enhancing awareness of biostatistics among quantitatively talented US students. They’re particularly interested in projects encouraging students to pursue advanced training in biostatistics.
Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section News for March 2019
The ASA Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section is accepting 2019 nominations for three major awards.
Biometrics Section News for March 2019
The Biometrics Section recently chose the David P. Byar Young Investigator Award winner and five travel award winners. Read on to find out who they are.
Survey Research Methods News for March 2019
The section provides free access to the proceedings for the entire history of the Survey Research Methods Section will be added later this year.
Physical and Engineering Sciences Section News for February 2019
The SPES Marquardt Memorial Speakers Program facilitates visits of experienced applied statisticians to colleges and universities to give a seminar and meet with students and professors.
Quality and Productivity Section News for February 2019
The 36th ASA Q&P Section’s Quality and Productivity Research Conference will be hosted by American University in Washington, DC, June 11–13.
Physical and Engineering Sciences Message from Incoming Chair
SPES Chair Byran Smucker discusses his goals for the next year, focusing on awards and conferences.
Quality and Productivity Section News for January 2019
Q&P Chair Brian P. Weaver reaffirms the section’s purpose and discusses highlights of the coming year, including three conferences, student awards, and one achievement award.
Statistics and Quality: Riding the Big Data Wave at FTC
The 62nd Annual ASA/ASQ Fall Technical Conference (FTC) was held October 4–5 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The conference generated a great deal of interest, with the most contributed abstracts received for consideration in recent years and a large number of new participants.