The Biometrics Section announces its sponsored invited sessions for JSM 2013 and encourages members to submit abstracts for contributed and topic-contributed sessions. Also, the section invites applications for funding to support innovative outreach projects focused on enhancing awareness of biostatistics among U.S. students.
Section News
What’s Happening in 2013?
Theresa Utlaut, section chair, provides a list of the meetings and activities coming up in 2013. Read on to find out which ones interest you.
Message from Incoming SPES Chair
Winson Taam, section chair, highlights events coming up in 2013 that section members may be interested in. Also, David Edwards provides a summary of the 2012 Fall Technical Conference.
A Message from Q&P Chair, Don McCormack
Q&P Chair Don McCormack summarizes 2012, introduces new officers, and discusses upcoming conferences.
Topic-Contributed Session Proposals Wanted for JSM
The Biometrics Section is seeking proposals for JSM sessions, as well as applications for funding to support outreach projects focused on enhancing awareness of biostatistics among quantitatively talented U.S. students.
2012 Award Winners, 2013 Awards Announced
Officers of the Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section congratulate winners of the Outstanding Teaching Award and Best Contributed Paper Award. During 2013, the section will offer the Distinguished Achievement Award, Young Investigator Award, Outstanding Teaching Award, and Best Contributed Paper Award. Read on to find out how to apply.
Message from Outgoing Chair, Angela Dean
SPES Chair Angela Dean summarizes 2012 and introduces the new officers for 2013. She also invites submissions for the 57th Annual Fall Technical Conference.
Statistics in Chemistry Award Given for Developing Catalysts Used to Sequester CO2
The 2012 Statistics in Chemistry Award was presented to Scott Allen of Novomer, Inc. and Bradley Jones of SAS Institute, JMP Division, for their work developing novel catalysts used to sequester CO2 by incorporating it into new thermoplastics that are up to 50% by weight CO2.
Submissions Wanted for 2013 Biopharmaceutical Student Paper Awards
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2013 Biopharmaceutical Student Paper awards, presented annually during the Biopharmaceutical Section open business meeting held during JSM. Winners will present their paper in one of the contributed paper sessions at JSM 2013 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Biometrics Section Seeks JSM Proposals, Award Applicants
The Biometrics Section is accepting proposals for JSM 2013 topic-contributed sessions, as well as applications for the David P. Byar Young Investigator Award, travel awards, and funding support.