Laine Thomas talks about early-career applied statisticians.
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Our Careers in Statistics: A Most Enjoyable Ride
Jonas and Susan Ellenberg talk about their journey into statistics and the stops they made along the way.
ASA’s Got Talent to Energize 175th Anniversary
Members of the 175th Anniversary Steering Committee share several of the activities planned for the anniversary celebration.
Boston: The Association’s Home City
Here, John McKenzie presents a brief history of the interface between the American Statistical Association and its birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts.
The Future of Statistical Publications
David Banks, a past coordinating editor for JASA, offers insight into the future of statistical publications and how electronic media are transforming access to information.
At the Joint Statistical Meetings, One Year Later
It was one year ago at the 2011 Joint Statistical Meetings that the 175th Anniversary Steering Committee held its first meeting. Since then, the committee has met monthly, and often twice a month, to brainstorm ideas for celebrating the association’s 175th anniversary with a theme of “Celebrate Our Past, Energize Our Future.” The guiding principles are simple. The celebrations should be with all, for all, and by all members of the association.
ASA: A ‘Big Tent’ Organization
The American Statistical Association is a strong, vibrant organization with approximately 18,000 members—the largest community of statisticians in the world. It is an organization with a diverse membership from academia, industry, and government who are doing research and promoting high-quality statistical practice. The ASA is an inclusive, “big tent” organization with members from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.