Mary Batcher of Ernst and Young will become chair of the National Institute of Statistical Sciences Board of Trustees July 1, 2015. Robert Rodriguez of SAS Institute has been named vice chair.
Robert Rodriguez
JSM Bound
As the ASA membership gears up for JSM 2012, those planning to attend the annual meetings must decide which sessions to attend and which activities to undertake. There are many to choose from, but the keynote addresses are special. Each speaker was chosen specifically for his or her vast knowledge of statistics and dedicated work in the field. Here, we introduce these speakers and hope you will consider attending their addresses.
Statistical Leadership: Preparing Our Future Leaders
ASA President Robert Rodriguez explains our need for statistical leaders and offers ways to develop leaders of the future.
A New Year and New Initiatives
In his first President’s Corner column, Robert Rodriguez discusses his initiatives for 2012.
Committees, Communication, and Commitment
Committees have long been a vital component of the ASA organization, and many of our members serve on one or more committees. But you might be surprised to learn that the ASA has 70 committees—an extraordinary number compared to similar societies—and that the president-elect makes more than 160 committee appointments annually.