Loni Philip Tabb, originally from Philadelphia, started college as a business major but later changed to math. While earning her graduate degree, she was introduced to biostatistics and in awe of how such a field could exist that blended her love of numbers and storytelling. After completing her PhD, Tabb returned to Drexel University as an assistant professor of biostatistics and, in 2017, was promoted to associate professor and awarded tenure, reflecting her dedication to excellence in teaching, service, and cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment, in addition to her research. She is the first recipient of the Annie T. Randall Innovator Award.
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Opportunities Abound for JSM 2020 Participation
David Banks, the JSM 2020 program chair, encourages everyone to consider presenting at a speed or poster session and be part of the program.
Three Sections Unite to Sponsor Competition, Provide Travel Awards
Winners will present their papers at a topic-contributed session during the 2020 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mental Health Statistics Section Student Paper Competition
The Mental Health Statistics Section is sponsoring a student paper competition. Winners will receive $1,000 toward the cost of travel to the Joint Statistical Meetings.
Survey Research Methods News
The Survey Research Methods Section announces poster award winners, calls for topic-contributed session proposals, and discusses student travel awards.
SDNS Solicits Entries for Student Paper Competition
SDNS is soliciting entries for a student researcher paper competition for the 2020 Joint Statistical Meetings.
Invited Session Proposals Sought for JSM 2020
It is time to start planning the 2020 Joint Statistical Meetings. To that end, the 2020 Program Committee is soliciting proposals for invited sessions.

