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.
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Stats4Good: Peace Award Recognizes Biostatistician, Teacher, and Mentor Michael H. Kutner
David Corliss says that, by awarding the Peace Award to Kutner, the ASA has honored a person dedicated to strengthening the statistical profession and statisticians for generations to come.
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.
Anti-Racism Task Force to Host Open Meeting
The meeting will take place virtually at JSM on August 10 at 12:00 p.m. and be led by the Anti-Racism Task Force co-chairs, David Marker and Adrian Coles.
JSM Conferences: An Opportunity to Detach, Reengage, Connect
The Committee on Applied Statisticians (CAS) has organized several sessions covering a range of topics during this year’s virtual JSM.
Section on Statistical Consulting Announces JSM Offerings, Initiatives for 2021
The section will sponsor several sessions at JSM 2021 and be working to revise their charter and revamp their website, among other initiatives.
JSM 2021 to Be Held Virtually
JSM 2021 will be delivered online through a custom platform that will provide easy access to sessions and virtual opportunities to network and engage.
My ASA Story: Liz Stuart, Professor and Associate Dean
Liz says she attends at least six conferences every year, but it’s the ASA conferences that feel like her professional home.
Recognizing the ASA’s Longtime Members
Each year, the ASA recognizes all members reaching a milestone of 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of membership.
SIE Presents Breslow, Four Young Investigator Awards
SIE has announced the recipients of the 2021 Breslow and Young Investigator awards.