The First-Time Attendee Reception and JSM Student Mixer will help students learn how to navigate the largest gathering of statisticians in the world and network with their peers.
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JEDI Corner: Student Travel Funding Needed to Improve Access to Profession
For students with marginalized identities, a conference may be the first place they encounter other statisticians with similar identities, which could contribute to a sense of belonging in the field. However, equitable accessibility to conferences is not always available for these students.
Live from San Francisco … CSP 2023
Statistical practitioners and data scientists learned new statistical methodologies and best practices in statistical analysis, design, consulting, and programming to help solve real-world problems.
Hallmark Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program Returns to JSM
The program brings together historically underrepresented minority statisticians/data scientists at early- to mid-career levels with senior-level statisticians/data scientists and features one-on-one mentoring and professional development.
Statistical Computing Section News
The ASA Section on Statistical Computing held a half-day online symposium, which attracted more than 110 participants. About half were students.
Ching Tian Joins Emmes as Chief Innovation Officer
Emmes Chief Executive Officer Christine Dingivan said, “Ching brings a wealth of data and digital experience, which will be immediately useful as we accelerate our transition to decentralized trials …”
New Two-Year College Data Science, Analytics Programs on the Rise
Dozens of two-year colleges have started data science and analytics programs, with many offering degrees or certificates. Learn about the County College of Morris, Wake Tech, Montgomery College, and College of DuPage here.
Papers Wanted for Supplemental Issue of Prevention Science
The issue will bring together current thinking and new ideas about design and analytic methods for studies aimed at reducing health disparities from structural racism and other structural determinants of health.
Committee Spotlight: Committee on Career Development
The ASA Committee on Career Development’s mission is to provide support and information about career decisions to statisticians. Here, Elizabeth Mannshardt tells us how the committee works to accomplish that mission.
Keep Your Receipts: How Early-Career Statisticians Can Navigate Conferences
The authors offer suggestions for maximizing conference experiences for early-career statisticians, including students and recent graduates.