During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings, the Survey Research Methods Section sponsored or cosponsored four invited paper sessions, nine topic-contributed paper sessions, 10 contributed paper sessions, seven contributed speed presentations, five contributed posters, and two roundtable discussions.
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Applications for EDGE Summer Program Sought
The EDGE Summer Program is a four-week, residential session designed to prepare women and gender nonconforming individuals to thrive in their mathematical sciences PhD programs.
Nominations Sought for Waksberg Award
The journal Survey Methodology established the Waksberg Award and an annual invited paper series in honor of the late Joseph Waksberg to recognize his outstanding contributions to survey statistics and methodology. Each year, a prominent survey statistician is chosen to author a paper that reviews the development and current state of an important topic in the survey statistics and methodology field, reflecting the mixture of theory and practice that characterized Joseph Waksberg’s work.
Interest Group Formed on Statistics in New Approach Methods
A new interest group called Statistics in New Approach Methods has been established on the ASA Community.
USPROC Co-Chairs Announce Winners, Future Competition
The co-chairs of the organizing committee announce the winners for the spring 2024 submission cycle.
ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Awards 10 Students Scholarship
The ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Scholarship Award recognizes notable research, academic achievement, and applied project work in biopharmaceutical statistics.
ASA Section Awards Help Pay for Student Travel
Many ASA sections offer travel awards for students who enter and win their student paper competitions. These awards reimburse registration and travel costs to ASA-sponsored conferences.
ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Sought
Students and postdocs interested in journalism and gaining writing experience that advances a statistical perspective can apply for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship and spend 10 weeks with a media outlet next summer.
Introducing Our Newest Members: Spotlight on Chris Burger
This month, we welcome many new members and spotlight Chris Burger, who answered some questions so we could get to know him better.
UConn Sports Analytics Symposium Showcases Student-Oriented Educational Innovation
The fifth UConn Sports Analytics Symposium was held April 12–13 at the University of Connecticut. The event offered a comprehensive program designed to showcase the field’s interdisciplinary impact while fostering collaboration between students, academic programs, and the sports industry.