James Cochran recaps the JSM roundtable breakfast “Past Presidents and Executive Directors Reminisce.”
2014
Many Honored at Presidential Address, Awards Ceremony
This year’s Joint Statistical Meetings was particularly special because the ASA celebrated its 175th anniversary. There were special events, a slew of activities, and a few firsts. To top it off, it was the largest meeting in JSM history, with 6,809 in attendance. Read on to learn about some of the highlights.
Education Program Hosts Colombian Ambassador
As the 2014 ASA Educational Ambassador, Juan Carlos Salazar Uribe of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia attended the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston, Massachusetts, to participate in Continuing Education courses.
Caucus for Women in Statistics at JSM
Members of the Caucus for Women in Statistics invites you to join them at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston.
The ASA Fellow Award: 2014 Update
The 2014 ASA Fellow awards were presented at JSM in Boston, Massachusetts, on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the association.
Attractions in Boston and Cambridge
Members of the Boston Chapter 175th Anniversary Steering Committee highlight attractions in Boston and Cambridge for JSM attendees and their families to consider exploring before and after the meetings or when they aren’t attending a session.
Statistical Leadership Course Planned for JSM
The 2014 Presidential Initiative Workgroup on Developing Training in Statistical Leadership will offer the first course on improving leadership in the statistics profession August 2–3 during the Joint Statistical Meetings.
Excitement and Momentum Follow ASA’s Conference on Statistical Practice
Another successful Conference on Statistical Practice is in the books! Warm and sunny Tampa, Florida, was the location for this year’s conference that took place from February 20–22 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. Four hundred participants enjoyed the short courses, oral sessions, poster sessions, tutorials, and keynote address provided by 2014 ASA President Nathaniel Schenker.
CSP 2014 in Pictures
Conference on Statistical Practice Pictures
Recognizing the ASA’s Longtime Members
Here is a list of the ASA’s longtime members.