The ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee has sponsored the annual Statistical Significance competition since 2009. This year, there were 32 participants who submitted a one-page piece explaining how their research connects to society.
2016 Joint Statistical Meetings
SPES Highlights Information for JSM 2016 and FTC 2016
The latest news from the ASA’s Section on Physical & Engineering Sciences, including information about its JSM 2016 offerings and its sponsored short course at FTC 2016.
Government Statistics Section Highlights Recommended Sessions at JSM 2016
The latest news from the ASA’s Government Statistics Section, including information and recommendations for JSM 2016.
Applied Statisticians: Get the Most Out of JSM
Amit Bhattacharyya, an appointed member of the Committee on Applied Statisticians (CAS), shares recommendations for how applied statisticians can best engage in thoughtful discussions about various uses of statistical principles and applications at JSM 2016 in Chicago.
Beyond AP Statistics
The ASA/NCTM Joint Committee will sponsor a Beyond AP Statistics (BAPS) workshop for experienced teachers at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in Chicago.
Don’t Let What Happens at JSM Stay at JSM!
Christopher Bilder walks you through how to get the most out your first Joint Statistical Meetings.
More to Do at JSM
The JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program brings minority statisticians together with senior mentors, and being a docent is a great way to help first-time JSM attendees!
Meeting Within a Meeting
JSM 2016 will feature an MWM statistics workshop for middle- and high-school mathematics and science teachers.
To Do in Chicago: Museum Campus
For those days at JSM 2016 when there isn’t enough time to venture far, there’s Museum Campus—a collection of some of Chicago’s top sites within 10 minutes of the convention center.
New This Year at JSM
JSM 2016 will feature its first data art exhibit and competition, as well as a school supply and book drive for local Chicago schools through IMPACT Chicago!