The ASA thanks its longtime members by continuing its tradition of honoring those who joined the association 35 or more years ago.
JSM
Biometrics Section Invites Applications for Grants to Enhance Awareness of Biostatistics
The ASA Biometrics Section invites applications for funding to support projects developing innovative outreach projects focused on enhancing awareness of biostatistics among quantitatively talented U.S. students. Of particular interest are projects that will encourage students to pursue advanced training in biostatistics.
Biometrics Section News
The latest news from ASA’s Biometrics Section, including its JSM 2016 continuing education courses and invited sessions and this year’s Byar and travel award recipients.
Biometrics Section News
The Biometrics Section invites you to consider volunteering to chair a session at JSM 2016. Aldo, applications are being accepted for funding to support career-development efforts for assistant professors or associate/full professors interested in moving into a new research area.
Late-Breaking Session Proposals Being Accepted
Help us put the final touch on the impressive JSM 2016 program by submitting a proposal for a late-breaking session!
Biometrics Section News
Abstract submissions for JSM contributed and topic-contributed papers will be accepted online until February 1.
Physical and Engineering Sciences Section News for November
The ASA Section presented several student awards during the 2015 Joint Statistical Meetings.
The Identity of Statistics in Data Science
Within the statistics community, there is a debate about whether data science and statistics are distinct disciplines. This conversation about data science betrays an anxiety about our (statisticians’) identity.
Educational Ambassador from Bangladesh Attends Courses
The 2015 ASA educational ambassador—Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman, associate professor of applied statistics at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh— attended the Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle to participate in Continuing Education (CE) courses.
JSM 2015: Final Report
The Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle, Washington, broke records this year with a total of 6,851 people in attendance.