The multidisciplinary team of five students from the ASA’s George Mason University Student Chapter participated in the weekend-long Big Data analysis competition April 8–10.
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People News for February
News and information about members of the ASA highlighted in the February issue. For a complete listing of news and information about the members of the ASA, click here.
Trivia Challenge (2nd Quarter)
The ASA’s Trivia Challenge is a fun way to read Amstat News and learn about the ASA. Every month, there will be three questions asked here, with the answers scattered throughout the magazine. Whoever has the most correct answers at the end of each quarter will be entered into a drawing to win a 175th anniversary T-shirt!
Will Your 2014 JSM Poster Have Statistical Significance?
Members of the Scientific and Public Affairs Committee invite all 2014 JSM poster contributors to compete for a policy applications prize in its fourth Statistical Significance competition.
Help Celebrate the 175th, Enter the TALENT COMPETITION
Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, actors, actresses, and everything in between. ASA’s Got Talent is looking for YOU!
High-Schooler Captures Top Prize in Statistics2013 Video Contest
The Statistics2013 video contest winners have been chosen, with high-schooler Jason T. Girouard taking home the top prize for Best Overall Video.
YouTube Videos Wanted for Competition
The American Statistical Association invites the submission of original digital videos that celebrate the many and varied achievements and roles of statisticians.
Contest Illustrates Importance of Statistics, Probability Courses
A worldwide computer programming contest illustrates the importance of statistics and probability courses.
Software, Paper Contests Announced
The Statistical Computing Section announces the John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award and the 2010 Student Paper Competition.