The 37th annual Quality and Productivity Research Conference will be hosted by Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, July 26–29, and focus on the latest ideas and cutting-edge modern methodologies in all aspects of big data analysis and their applications.
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Nominations Open for the Norwood Award
Submit your nominations for the Janet L. Norwood Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Statistical Sciences by July 26.
A Story of COVID-19, Mentoring, and West Virginia
Learn about how data scientists have helped with different aspects of the COVID-19 response in West Virginia and how one key mentor played a role in this.
ASA, International Community Continue to Decry Georgiou Persecution
Following a February Greek appeals court ruling finding former Greek chief statistician Andreas Georgiou liable for slander, ASA leaders denounced the latest legal setback against Georgiou.
Using Our Superpowers to Contribute to the Public Good
Rob Santos believes statisticians are superheroes, but their superpowers are only as good as their underlying assumptions.
Speakers Bureau Launched for Student Chapters, Groups
The Speakers Bureau is a repository of qualified ASA members who are available to speak to student chapters and K–12 student groups and classes about a variety of statistical topics and career paths.
Nominations Wanted for 2021 COPSS Leadership Academy Award
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Leadership Academy Award recognizes early-career statistical scientists who show evidence of and potential for leadership.
How COPAFS Advances Excellence in Federal Statistics
The Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics acts as a facilitator, coordinator, and disseminator by connecting producers of official statistics with essential stakeholders such as policymakers, program planners, researchers, and businesses.
Statistician’s View: The Right Tone Sustains Productive Dialogue
Statisticians and data scientists are in unique positions to set the correct tone for conversations between collaborators. The approaches used when giving advice should be as thoughtful as the advice given.
Quality and Productivity Section News for May 2018
The Quality and Productivity Section will offer one invited session and two roundtable discussions at JSM 2018.