At JSM 2023, the Survey Research Methods Section sponsored six invited sessions, nine topic-contributed sessions, eight contributed sessions, and 18 poster and speed entries on a variety of topics.
JSM 2023
Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Honors Top Statisticians
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies honored four statisticians at the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings in Toronto, Canada, on August 9. These awards are jointly sponsored by the COPSS founding partner members: American Statistical Association; Institute of Mathematical Statistics; Eastern and Western regions of the International Biometric Society; and Statistical Society of Canada.
Building a Stronger Community at JSM 2023
The 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings—held in Toronto, Ontario, August 5–10—attracted more than 6,000 participants from academia, industry, and government and served as a platform for intellectual exchange, business discussion, friendship building, and networking.
ASA Honors Founders, Inducts 47 Fellows
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA President’s Address and Awards, during which the Founders Award winners are announced and the new ASA Fellows are inducted.
JSM Panel Urges Statistical Community to Propose Research Institutes
2022 ASA President Katherine Ensor led a JSM late-breaking session urging the statistical and data science communities to propose mathematical sciences research institutes (MSRIs) in response to the National Science Foundation’s current quinquennial call from its Division of Mathematical Sciences.
Two Take Home First Place in Statistical Significance Competition
The ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee has sponsored the annual Statistical Significance competition since 2009. This year, there were 32 participants who submitted a one-page piece explaining how their research connects to society.
Lights, Camera, Action!
ASA President, Dionne Price, looks back on the Joint Statistical Meetings and shares the thoughts written by attendees on the conference’s electronic postcards.
Survey Research Methods Activities and Election Results
Survey Research Methods Section announces new section officers, student paper award winners, and upcoming activities.
JSM 2023—One Community
This month, the ASA President Dionne Price shares her thoughts on how to make the most out of the opportunities that await attendees at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Writing Workshop to Return to JSM
The workshop is for junior researchers who want to improve their communication skills. The event will be hybrid and include virtual lectures and meetings with mentors and an optional in-person meetup.