With the theme “Statistics and Data Science: Informing Policy and Countering Misinformation,” this conference anticipates more than 5,000 attendees and 600 sessions. Learn about the featured speakers and events.
JSM
Practical Significance Take Two—Exploring ASA Sections and Interest Groups
Susan Paddock of NORC at the University of Chicago, Sharina Person of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Wendy Martinez of the US Census Bureau discussed ASA sections and interest groups with Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent podcast. Here, we take a second look as they discuss their personal experiences with section leadership.
My ASA Story: Ingrid Van Keilegom, Professor
Ingrid Van Keilegom’s ASA story began exactly 25 years ago. Read about the role the association has played in her life since then.
Data Challenge Expo to Use General Social Survey
The Annual Data Challenge Expo—to be held in conjunction with the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon, August 3–8—is open to students and professionals from the private and public sectors who submit a contributed speed poster abstract by February 1.
Abstract Submission Underway for JSM 2024
The program committee put together 166 invited sessions, including paper and panel sessions. In the event your proposal is not selected for an invited or topic-contributed session, there are still ways to get involved in the 2024 JSM program.
Q&P Executive Committee Outlines 2024 Goals
The Quality and Productivity Section executive committee list the four key takeaways from their October 9 meeting.
Staff Spotlight: Christina Bonner
Meet the ASA’s membership marketing coordinator and advertising manager, Christina Bonner, a Wake Forest University graduate and Bethesda, Maryland, native.
Survey Research Methods Section News
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 Session Touches on Equity
Sunghee Lee, Claire McKay Bowen, and Amanda Coston discussed racial bias, privacy concerns, and the fairness or unfairness of predictive algorithms at the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings.
UCS’s Science for Public Good Fund Targets Projects with Local Impact
The Union of Concerned Scientists’ Science for Public Good Fund offers grants up to $1,500 to support science in service to the public, making it ideal for a wide range of data for good advocates and projects.