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UT Biostatistics, Data Science Department Celebrates 55 Years
The University of Texas School of Public Health’s department of biostatistics and data science celebrated its 55th anniversary with a conference featuring leading experts, research discussions, and awards recognizing distinguished alumni and student achievements.
Many Honored at Presidential Address and Awards Ceremony
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA President’s Address and Awards, during which the Founders Award winners are announced and the new ASA Fellows are inducted.
At the Rise of JEDI: Lessons Learned from Fall of Jedi Order in Star Wars
Shu-Min Liao reflects on the similarities between the problems the Jedi Order faced and those statisticians are facing in academia today.
Many Honored During Virtual Conference
A special feature of the Joint Statistical Meetings is the ASA awards presentation. Here are some of this year’s awardees.
My ASA Story: Katherine Monti
Katherine Monti shares stories about her work with the ASA and offers advice for others looking to be of service to the association.
2021: A Year of Hope and Helping
ASA President Rob Santos thinks now, more than ever, we as statisticians and human beings need to support each other. He encourages you to join him in devoting the year 2021 to building community.
My ASA Story: Sastry G. Pantula, Dean, College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino
Sastry Pantula says his engagement with the ASA has helped him in many ways and he hopes he can be of help to others as they move up their career ladder.
William G. Cochran
William Cochran is well-known for researching the effects of smoking. In 1964, based on his work, the Advisory Committee presented the Surgeon General with proof that lung cancer was a direct result of smoking. This was the first official recognition of the health risks connected to tobacco.
Build Your Successful Consulting Practice: Advice from a Blog Series
Anthony Carra shares the lessons he has learned over time from running his own consulting business.