Thinking about nominating a colleague for ASA Fellow? Claire McKay Bowen, Emily Griffith, Fred Hulting, and Kristen Olson break down what makes a strong nomination packet, who should consider being nominated, and how to clearly communicate impact leadership and service.
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Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapter Members Judge Michigan Science and Engineering Fair
Members of the ASA Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters participated in the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair on April 5 at Lawrence Technological University.
Central Arkansas Chapter Welcomes ASA President-Elect
ASA President-Elect Ji-Hyun Lee visited the Central Arkansas Chapter, highlighting the vital role of biostatisticians and data scientists in advancing science while offering advice on collaboration, communication, and professional development.
Andrew Gelman on Tough Choices in Election Forecasting
The Washington Statistical Society and George Mason University held a joint seminar on the presidential election on October 11. Edward Wu, election analytics senior producer at CNN interviewed Andrew Gelman, professor of statistics and political science at Columbia University following Gelman’s talk, “Tough Choices in Election Forecasting: All the Things That Can Go Wrong.”
A Roadmap for ASA Chapter Rejuvenation
Does your chapter need a boost? This article provides guidance the authors hope will help you attain the status of a healthy ASA chapter.
Consulting Best Practices: Practice and Mentorship
Many have touted what you should do to be an effective consultant over the past several years while neglecting the how. Here, David Morganstein and Philip Rocco Scinto discuss how to successfully implement and execute the necessary “nontechnical” habits, characteristics, qualities, and practices.
DC DataFest: George Mason’s ASA Chapter Wins ‘Best Visualization’ Award
The multidisciplinary team of five students from the ASA’s George Mason University Student Chapter participated in the weekend-long Big Data analysis competition April 8–10.
ASA Chapter Involvement Gives ROI
Marianne E. Messina discusses how involvement with ASA chapters yields opportunities and rewards.
Orange County/Long Beach Chapter Approved
The formation of an Orange County/Long Beach Chapter (OCLB) has been approved by the ASA Council of Chapters Governing Board.