The meeting will commemorate the life and work of Nozer Singpurwalla by bringing together experts from the fields he helped shape.
Risk Analysis
The End of an Era: The Closing of SAMSI
Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) director David Banks discusses the successes and impact of the institute, which closed its doors recently.
People, Ideas Come Together at Risk Analysis Symposium
The first symposium honoring Bernard Harris, the first chair of the ASA Section on Risk Analysis, was held May 10–11 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Risk Analysis Section Soliciting Entries for Paper Competition
The ASA Section on Risk Analysis is soliciting entries for its student/young researcher paper competition. Each year, the section offers at least one student/young researcher travel award of $1,000 to defray costs for attending and presenting at the Joint Statistical Meetings.
Risk Analysis Section Invites All to JSM Events
At this year’s JSM in Miami Beach, Florida, the Section on Risk Analysis is sponsoring numerous events and invites you to participate in them.
Entries Sought for Paper Competition
The ASA Section on Risk Analysis is soliciting entries for their Student Paper Competition. Each year, the section offers at least one student travel award of up to $1,000 to defray the cost of attending JSM.
First Risk Analysis Mixer a Success
For the first time, the Section on Risk Analysis jointly sponsored a mixer with the Section on Statistics in Defense and National Security at JSM. The event was successful, attracting 50 members from the two sections. Highlights included presentations of awards, discussion of future plans, and a prize raffle where many of those present won books, software, and vouchers.