Mary Gray gave a talk titled, “Statistics and Human Rights,” and discussed her career in academia, the challenges of working as a woman in the math field in the ’60s, and her experience learning different computer languages throughout the years.
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East or West: My View on Teaching Elementary Statistics
Meena Doshi discusses her experiences teaching elementary statistics in India and the US, how they differed, and what can be done to improve the teaching experience in both countries.
Proposed Revisions to the ASA Bylaws
The ASA Board of Directors proposes modifications to the ASA bylaws to ensure the ASA’s finance-related committee charges are consistent with current best practices and to update provisions that are either no longer applicable or not reflective of current best practices. In accordance with the bylaws, the membership shall have 75 days to review and respond to any proposed change.
SPA Committee Seeks Input, Feedback
The Scientific and Public Affairs Committee is committed to promoting statistical science in policymaking, and members are keen to hear from ASA members about policy issues relevant to its charge.
SAMSI Director Participates in Climate Change Research, Policymaking
Richard Smith, director of the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute, is participating on the Committee on Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Social and Political Stresses for the National Research Council.