While the pandemic prevented a face-to-face event in 2020, the Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistical Workshop held two virtual symposiums—both related to COVID-19.
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SDSE to Hold Free Discussions in Connection with JSM 2021
Participants can connect with other statistics and data science educators and expand their teaching practice.
Nominate a Colleague for the SPAIG Award
The Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government Award Committee is seeking nominations that recognize excellence among collaborating organizations.
Call for Proposals: JSM 2021 Late-Breaking Sessions
A late-breaking session covers one of the emerging statistical issues of the day—pressing questions of contemporary statistics and their impact.
Check Out These ASA-Sponsored Podcasts
ASA Biopharm’s Podcast, The Pod of Asclepius, Practical Significance, and Stats + Stories discuss statistical issues and provide learning opportunities for all.
Pfizer/ASA/UConn Distinguished Statistician Colloquium Returns
Peter Bickel of the University of California, Berkeley will present “Four Excursions in Genomics” at the colloquium.
My ASA Story: Katherine Monti
Katherine Monti shares stories about her work with the ASA and offers advice for others looking to be of service to the association.
Data for Good Can Drive COVID Vaccine Confidence
David Corliss says statisticians can help address the distrust of vaccines, a large challenge of this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Story of Resilience in Troubling Times
Everyone has a personal reservoir of resilience and current times require using those reservoirs to navigate the day-to-day challenges and help others whose wells have run low.
Skills and Strategies for Successful Negotiation
Negotiation is crucial for accepting a job, but panelists at a WSDS 2020 session stressed that negotiation is not a one-off event—it occurs regularly within an organization and external parties.