In her September column, Karen Kafadar talks about the ASA’s Science Policy Department and the director of science policy’s extensive efforts to keep statistics in the science limelight.
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Independence of Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics at Risk Again
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló’s appointment of three new members to the board of directors for the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics in November has again raised concerns about the agency’s independence.
Plan Now to Take Part in Data Challenge Expo 2019
The ASA Computing, Government, and Graphics sections will sponsor the Data Challenge Expo 2019 at JSM 2019 in Denver, Colorado.
2019 Internships
A list of internship opportunities is posted on STATtr@k, the new professional’s website.
Nominations Sought for Zelen Leadership Award
Nominations for the Marvin Zelen Leadership Award in Statistical Science are being accepted until November 30, 2018. The award honors Marvin Zelen’s career as a statistician and his role in the field of biostatistics.
BASS XXV Scheduled for Fall
The 25th Biopharmaceutical Applied Statistics Symposium (BASS XXV) will be held October 15–19 in Savannah, Georgia.
Climate Science Day Participants See Change of Tone on Capitol Hill
The ASA Advisory Committee on Climate Change Policy and the Section on Statistics and the Environment sent four statisticians to the eighth annual Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill at the end of January. As reported last year, participants again noted the changing tone of climate change discussions in many offices.
Committee on Privacy and Confidentiality Offers Resources
The ASA Committee on Privacy and Confidentiality has tips to keep your data safe online.
Hundreds Sign Statement to Halt Legal Proceedings Against Georgiou, Colleagues
The statement calls on the Greek government to immediately halt legal proceedings against Andreas Georgiou and his colleagues and notes the detriment of the Greek authorities’ approach to the country’s economy.
Puerto Rico Government Considers Eliminating Statistical Agency
The Government of Puerto Rico is considering a bill that would eliminate the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics (PRIS), a move that—if approved—would remove the many protections in place for the independent production of statistics for the Caribbean island.