The Boston Chapter held a symposium and banquet this past December to celebrate the ASA’s 175th anniversary. The event, with the theme “Future of Statistics,” was held at Simmons College, only a few miles from the original ASA meeting place on 15 Cornhill.
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Ingram Olkin: Mentor to Many
Ingram Olkin’s accomplishments are legion in the world of statistics, and he has mentored many of today’s statisticians. Read about the effects of Olkin’s life on statistics and statisticians.
Snapshots from the Hub
Tyson Lee summarizes the high points of his JSM 2014 experience en route UA flight 1699 from Boston to San Francisco on August 7, 2014.
ASA Leaders Reminisce at JSM Breakfast
James Cochran recaps the JSM roundtable breakfast “Past Presidents and Executive Directors Reminisce.”
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.
Physical and Engineering Sciences Sponsors Short Courses at JSM 2014
The Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences will sponsor two short courses at JSM 2014.
Statistical Programmers and Analysts Section to Participate in JSM 2014
The Section for Statistical Programmers and Analysts will participate in JSM 2014 in Boston with Continuing Education courses, roundtable discussions, and various oral and poster presentations of interest to statistical programmers and the general statistical community.
Biometrics Section News
The Biometrics Section prepares for JSM 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts, and discusses organizing next year’s JSM in Seattle, Washington.
New England Statistics Symposium a Success
The 28th annual New England Statistics Symposium was hosted by the department of biostatistics at the Harvard School of Public Health April 26.