The University of Texas School of Public Health’s department of biostatistics and data science celebrated its 55th anniversary with a conference featuring leading experts, research discussions, and awards recognizing distinguished alumni and student achievements.
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Caucus for Women in Statistics Celebrates 50 Years
This month’s JEDI column focuses on the Caucus for Women in Statistics. Formed in 1971, the caucus has been on the forefront of giving a voice to women in statistics and offering support, mentorship, friendship, and a safe space for discussion about challenging and often difficult topics faced by women.
Columbia University Biostatistics Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The department of biostatistics at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, making it one of the oldest biostatistics departments in the country.
Serve ASA and Enhance Your Influence
Mingxiu Hu of Takeda Pharmaceuticals encourages ASA members to contribute to the association.
ASA’s Got Talent Winners
In celebration of our 175th anniversary, we will have a talent show and competition to honor the study and practice of statistics creatively. Each of the acts will perform its original song at 9:00 p.m. on August 5 at JSM in Boston.
Council of Chapters: History, Organization, and Objectives
Similar to the ASA, the broad objective of a chapter is to promote statistics and its applications. Here, Alex Hanlon and James Cochran explain the purpose of the ASA’s chapters and how you can participate in them.
COPSS 50th Anniversary Volume: Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies COPSS have published a book called Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science to celebrate both its 50th anniversary and the International Year of Statistics.
This Month in ASA’s History – January
This month in ASA’s history: January
175 and Counting!
ASA President Nathaniel Schenker talks about the year ahead and ASA’s 175th anniversary.
175 Trivia Challenge
The ASA’s Trivia Challenge is a fun way to read Amstat News and learn about the ASA. Every month, there will be three questions asked here, with the answers scattered throughout the magazine. Whoever has the most correct answers at the end of each quarter will be entered into a drawing to win a 175th anniversary T-shirt!