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.
Statistical Computing
2017 Data Challenge Sees 16 Contestants
Three ASA sections held a data challenge contest. The 16 chosen contestants will present their results in a speed poster session at JSM in August.
Statistical Computing, Graphics Sections Take Part in JSM
The Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics sections will sponsor two Continuing Education courses and several invited sessions and roundtables at JSM 2012 in San Diego, California. Read on for the details.
Statistical Computing, Graphics Sections Sponsor Student Paper Competition
The Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics sections of the ASA are cosponsoring a student paper competition on the topics of statistical computing and statistical graphics. Students are encouraged to submit a paper in one of these areas, which might be original methodological research, a novel computing or graphical application in statistics, or a software-related project.
Chambers Statistical Software Award Competition Announced
In 1998, the Association for Computing Machinery presented its Software System Award to John Chambers for the design and development of S. Chambers donated his award to the Statistical Computing Section to endow an annual prize for statistical software written by an undergraduate or graduate student. The prize carries an award of $500 and a substantial allowance for travel to the annual Joint Statistical Meetings, where the award will be presented.
Student Paper Competition Announced
The Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics sections are cosponsoring a student paper competition on the topics of statistical computing and statistical graphics. The selected winners will present their papers in a topic-contributed session at JSM 2011 in Miami, Florida.
Entries Sought for Chambers Award
The Statistical Computing Section announces the competition for the John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award, an annual prize for statistical software written by an undergraduate or graduate student.
Software, Paper Contests Announced
The Statistical Computing Section announces the John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award and the 2010 Student Paper Competition.