The recipients for 2021 are Minhee Kim, a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Siddhesh Kulkarni, a PhD candidate at the University of Louisville.
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University of Michigan Graduate Joins ASA Staff as Science Policy Fellow
Edward Wu started as the ASA science policy fellow in September, becoming the fourth person to hold the position.
JSM 2021: The Stories We Will Tell …
While disappointed by not being able to hold an in-person JSM in Seattle, program chair Nicole Lazar was heartened by how attendees managed to recreate some of that same energy in a virtual setting.
My ASA Story: Richard Zink, Biostatistician and Podcaster
Zink is the co-host of ASA Biopharm’s Podcast and says volunteering has been good for his career and allowed him to help the next generation of statisticians and data scientists.
Building a Legacy of Helping Others
Rob Santos discusses his hopes of leaving a lasting legacy of helping others.
Many Honored During Virtual Conference
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA awards presentation. Here are some of this year’s awardees.
Nominations Open for 2022 COPSS Awards
Nominate a distinguished statistician for one of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies 2021 awards.
ASA Member Joins Institute for Defense Analyses as Summer Associate
Andrew Furlong, a student at Carnegie Mellon University, is working toward a bachelor’s degree in statistics and machine learning.
The JEDI Corner: How to Help Advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group Chair Kim Sellers talks about the aim of the group, seeks submissions for the column, and asks for volunteers to help advance the group’s mission.
The End of an Era: The Closing of SAMSI
Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) director David Banks discusses the successes and impact of the institute, which closed its doors recently.