2022 ASA President Katherine Ensor led a JSM late-breaking session urging the statistical and data science communities to propose mathematical sciences research institutes (MSRIs) in response to the National Science Foundation’s current quinquennial call from its Division of Mathematical Sciences.
Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute
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.
IMSI: A New NSF-Funded Institute
The mission of the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation is to apply mathematics and statistics to complex problems and to spur transformational change in the mathematical sciences.
Kimberly S. Weems
Currently a statistics professor at North Carolina Central University, Kimberly S. Weems has been instrumental in enhancing the graduate mathematics curriculum with statistics courses. She strives to expose her students to a variety of areas in statistics and data science and encourages them to pursue the path that inspires them, as she thinks this will lead to the happiest and most productive careers. She is the 2017 recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award.
North Carolina Chapter Hosts Workshop on Social Media
The North Carolina Chapter held a mini-workshop, titled “LinkedIn and Your Professional Presence on Social Media” at SAMSI.
A SAMSI Update
SAMSI director, David Banks, outlines his vision for the future of the institute, which will be up for renewal in an open competition next year. He asks for broad community support so SAMSI can continue to empower the field of statistics.
North Carolina Chapter Presents Service, Student Awards
Members of the North Carolina Chapter presented their service, contribution, and young researcher awards this fall.
North Carolina Chapter Holds Joint Socials with SAMSI Workshops
The North Carolina Chapter coordinated two joint socials in conjunction with the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute’s 2018 program opening workshops in August.
North Carolina Chapter News for May 2018
The North Carolina Chapter offered the ASA’s statistical leadership course to its members in March.
NISS Welcomes James Rosenberger as New Director
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences announced James Rosenberger as its new director.