A $300 prize will be awarded to the author of the JSM poster that includes a Statistical Significance piece judges decide describes the best contribution of statistics to society. What constitutes a Statistical Significance piece? Statistical Significance is a one-page illustration of the value of statistics to society within the context of the research problem dealt with in the poster submitted for […]
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ASA Sections Offer Student Paper Awards
Many ASA sections sponsor student paper competitions to help gifted students with the costs of attending JSM, which also offers an opportunity for students to present their work.
Predict 5 Contest Winners Looked to the Past to Predict the Future
Congratulations to the winners of the Predict Five competition that involved predicting events that took place in April 2024 as part of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.
MSAM 2024: Looking to the Past to Predict the Future
To celebrate MSAM 2024’s theme of Looking to the Past to Predict the Future, the American Statistical Association created a poster and related infographic for teachers to use in their classrooms, hosted a Predict 5 contest, and will host its virtual K-12 science fair.
CHANCE Introduces Features, Explores Deming’s 14 Points
The current issue features book reviews, two new columns, and an article revisiting Deming’s framework on management. Learn more about CHANCE‘s Generative Art Contest, as well.
CAUSE Offers Cartoon Caption Contest
The contest is open to all who use or enjoy statistics, including students, instructors, and professionals.
Council of Chapters Gives Special Awards at ISEF 2022
More than 50 statisticians from ASA chapters and sections volunteered their time to judge 1,409 science projects competing for the ASA Special Award in Statistics.
ISBA Accepting Submissions for Savage Award
The Prize Committee of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis is accepting submissions for the 2021 Savage Award until May 31. A monetary prize of $750 will be awarded.
Virtual Reality
Although we will only be able to connect with each other virtually, ASA President Wendy Martinez is looking forward to our first virtual JSM and doing some unique and creative activities. Here, she talks about what she is most looking forward to.
ASA Statistical Computing and Graphics Award
Nominate an individual or a team for the 2021 ASA Statistical Computing and Graphics Award, which recognizes innovation in computing, software, or graphics.