The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee’s Statistical Significance Poster Competition requires participants to submit a one-page poster and summary to showcase how statistics can improve society.
Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee
20 Years of Statistics Advocacy: After Two Busy Decades, SPAAC Wants to Be Busier
Activities of the Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee have included discussing statistical perspectives on current issues, organizing sessions for the Joint Statistical Meetings, and hosting a student paper contest.
Entries Invited for Statistical Significance Competition
The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee invites all JSM 2016 poster contributors to compete for a policy applications prize in its fifth Statistical Significance competition.
SPA Follows Policy Initiatives
During 2011, SPA has followed a number of important policy initiatives that have relevance for ASA members and the statistical community as a whole.
A Message from the Chair
David Marker recalls what the committee has done over the past year.

