The event, co-hosted by WSS and the George Mason University Department of Statistics, asked high school students to submit poster entries that explored the applications of statistics on a topic of their choice.
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Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapters Give Annual High-School Fair Awards
This long-standing annual joint chapter event gives members a chance to recognize high-school students at the state level of the science fair who incorporated statistical methods into their science projects.
UMN Committee, Local Schools Create Mutually Beneficial Collaboration
Marta Shore and Sarah Samorodnitsky at the University of Minnesota spearheaded UMN’s Biostatistics Community Outreach and Engagement Committee and created collaborations with local high schools. Here, they tell us about two of them.
Biostatistics Exposure Program Seeks Partners, Speakers
The Bridge to Biostats Committee formed in 2020 with the goal of increasing the number of underrepresented students who go on to pursue statistics in higher education. Their virtual Biostats Day program is currently seeking partners and speakers.
Data Science and Literacy Education Bill Gets Bipartisan Introduction
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) introduced the Data Science and Literacy Act in the House of Representatives February 14, following advocacy by the ASA and its members that formally kicked off at the Joint Statistical Meetings.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapters Give Statistical Awards at Science and Engineering Fair
From March 7–9, members of the Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters reviewed projects at the Michigan Science & Engineering Fair for ASA awards meant to encourage the practice and profession of statistics.
Triage Judges Needed for COMAP Modeling Contest
The American Statistical Association will designate one outstanding Mathematical Contest in Modeling team as the winner of the ASA Data Insights Award, and qualified triage judges are needed to assist in the initial review of submissions.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the AP Statistics Exam
In honor of the exam’s 20th anniversary, ASA President Jessica Utts provide a behind-the-scenes look at its features, including who writes it, who grades it, and why people keep coming back to grade exams for a full week!
Career Video ‘Trial’ Sees First Positive Result
In an effort led by section members Jeremy Jokinen and Steve Gulyas, a number of section members have been working with Creative Street Media Group to develop a web site aimed at attracting high-school and college students to biostatistics.
Strategic Initiatives Grant Opportunity Available
The Biometrics Section is partnering with the Eastern North American Region of the International Biometric Society to fund three or four applications for projects that raise awareness of the biostatistics profession among high-school and college students. Of particular interest are projects encouraging students to pursue advanced training in biostatistics.