The ASA Computing, Government, and Graphics sections will sponsor the Data Challenge Expo 2019 at JSM 2019 in Denver, Colorado.
Section News
Physical and Engineering Sciences News, December 2018
The main SPES activities included the Joint Spring Research Conference and Quality and Productivity Conference, and the Fall Technical Conference. Also, the organizing committee is preparing for the 2019 Spring Research Conference.
DATAWorks 2018 Focuses on Rigorous Statistical Approaches in Defense and Aerospace
The ASA’s Section on Statistics in Defense and National Security sponsored an inaugural Defense and Aerospace Test and Analysis Workshop (DATAWorks) March 20–22. Analysts from across the Department of Defense and NASA met with leading academics, shared best practices, and gained new ideas.
$1k Scholarships Available for Statistics, Biostatistics Students
The Biopharmaceutical Section will offer a scholarship of $1,000 to each of three students in 2019.
Leading Through Teaching and JSM 2018 Memorable Moments
ASA President Lisa LaVange shares some memorable moments from JSM 2018.
Statistical Computing and Graphics Sections Seek Award Nominees
The Statistical Computing and Graphics Award of the ASA Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics sections recognizes an individual or team for innovation in computing, software, or graphics that has had an impact on statistical practice or research.
Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences Updates
The Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences had a successful Joint Research Conference in Los Alamos, NM. They also have three newly appointed officers.
Biopharmaceutical Section News for August 2018
The ASA-BIOP Nonclinical Biostatistics Working Group endorsed the creation of a new work stream to provide information, insight, and networking opportunities for students.
Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences News for August 2018
The Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences is looking to send experienced applied statisticians to colleges and universities to give a seminar and meet with students and professors as part of the Marquardt Industrial Speakers Program.
People, Ideas Come Together at Risk Analysis Symposium
The first symposium honoring Bernard Harris, the first chair of the ASA Section on Risk Analysis, was held May 10–11 in Raleigh, North Carolina.