Planning for JSM 2021 is underway, which means it’s time to submit your invited session proposal. The theme is “Statistics, Data, and the Stories They Tell,” emphasizing the importance of understanding the world around us. Proposals relating to the theme are especially welcome.
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JSM 2020: Opportunities for Interaction, Learning, Engagement
In a historic first, JSM 2020 will be held August 2–6 virtually (i.e., in an online format) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the offerings for applied statisticians.
JSM 2020—Everyone Counts: Data for the Public Good
The Joint Statistical Meetings—one of the largest statistics events in the world—is going to be virtual this year for the first time. The spotlight will be on the important work we share: Everyone Counts: Data for the Public Good.
The Pandemic JSM
As Futurama’s Professor Hubert Farnsworth says in his catchphrase announcement of potential disaster, “Good news, everyone! The JSM is going virtual.” But JSM Program Chair David Banks thinks we can make it work.
SRMS Congratulates Award Winners
Members of the Survey Research Methods Section congratulate winners of the 2020 Student Paper Awards and 2020 Student Travel Awards.
Biopharmaceutical Section Offers Advice for ASA Fellow Nomination
Biopharmaceutical Section members discuss their experiences as ASA Fellow nominees, describe what they learned while nominating others, and share advice for those considering nomination.
Stats4Good: Big Data Methods for Data for Good
Data for Good looks at the big data revolution and how it affects our approaches to problem-solving, as well as examples of how big data is being applied.
GSS to Host Mentoring Roundtable
At JSM 2020, the Government Statistics Section will again host a mentoring roundtable to encourage diverse participation and engage young professionals and students with more senior, advanced-career members.
JSM Is Now Virtual
Given we know so little about what the COVID-19 pandemic will look like in August, the ASA has determined the best option is to hold JSM virtually.
Applications Encouraged for JSM Diversity Mentoring Program
The JSM Diversity Mentoring Program brings together underrepresented minority statisticians and data scientists at early- to mid-career levels with senior-level professionals.