The 2012 Statistics in Chemistry Award was presented to Scott Allen of Novomer, Inc. and Bradley Jones of SAS Institute, JMP Division, for their work developing novel catalysts used to sequester CO2 by incorporating it into new thermoplastics that are up to 50% by weight CO2.
JSM 2012
Six Challenges for the Statistical Community
Alan B. Krueger, White House Council of Economic Advisers chair, gave the President’s Invited Lecture at the 2012 Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego, California. Read on for a version of his talk.
Beyond AP Statistics (BAPS) Workshop Held in Conjunction with JSM
This year, 21 teachers from across the United States participated in a Beyond AP Statistics (BAPS) workshop at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego, California, on August 1. Read on to discover what they learned.
Statistics Education Reports on Year
The Statistics Education Section reports on its involvement in JSM 2012, award winners, new officers, and topics discussed at the annual business meeting.
SRMS Program Chair Provides JSM 2012 Wrap-Up
The Survey Research Methods Section was well represented at this year’s JSM in San Diego, California. Read on to learn about all the activities the section was involved in.
International Census at School Workshop Held in Conjunction with JSM 2012
The American Statistical Association sponsored the 2012 International Census at School Workshop at the end of the Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego, California, on August 2 and 3. Read on for the details.
2012 Educational Ambassador from Botswana Attends JSM
As the 2012 ASA Educational Ambassador, Keamogetse Setlhare of the University of Botswana attended the Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego, California, to participate in Continuing Education courses.
Section on Bayesian Statistical Science sponsors host of sessions at JSM
The Section on Bayesian Statistical Science will sponsor five invited sessions, seven topic-contributed sessions, 15 contributed sessions, five P.M. roundtables, and three Continuing Education courses during this year’s Joint Statistical Meetings.
Q&P Announces JSM Program
The Quality and Productivity Section will offer four topic-contributed sessions and sponsor three contributed sessions at the 2012 Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego. Read on to find out which ones you don’t want to miss.
SRMS Schedules Last Spring Webinar, Announces JSM Program
The last webinar of the spring SRMS webinar series will take place this month when Frauke Kreuter of the University of Michigan presents “Paradata to Monitor and Analyze Survey Processes.” Read on to find out how you can participate in it and the JSM sessions sponsored by SRMS.