With the transition to a new administration in Washington, this is a good time to review how new policies and practices are expected to affect our work in Data for Good.
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Text Analysis Interest Group Recaps First Full Year
The ASA’s Text Analysis Interest Group (TAIG) has had a productive first full year. TAIG brings together individuals and groups who have an active interest in text analysis, text mining, natural language processing, and related areas of research at their intersection with statistics.
SDSE to Hold Free Discussions in Connection with JSM 2021
Participants can connect with other statistics and data science educators and expand their teaching practice.
Nominate a Colleague for the SPAIG Award
The Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government Award Committee is seeking nominations that recognize excellence among collaborating organizations.
Call for Proposals: JSM 2021 Late-Breaking Sessions
A late-breaking session covers one of the emerging statistical issues of the day—pressing questions of contemporary statistics and their impact.
My ASA Story: Katherine Monti
Katherine Monti shares stories about her work with the ASA and offers advice for others looking to be of service to the association.
A Story of Resilience in Troubling Times
Everyone has a personal reservoir of resilience and current times require using those reservoirs to navigate the day-to-day challenges and help others whose wells have run low.
Survey Research Methods Section News for January 2021
The SRMS stayed busy during a pandemic-altered year.
JSM 2021: Opportunities for Involvement Abound
There are plenty of ways to get involved in the 2021 JSM program, including chairing sessions and presenting in a speed session, poster session, contributed session, or topic-contributed session.
Q&P Outlines Focus Areas for 2021
The Quality and Productivity Section executive committee discussed areas going well for the section, possible areas of growth, and areas needing attention.