Amit Bhattacharyya, an appointed member of the Committee on Applied Statisticians (CAS), shares recommendations for how applied statisticians can best engage in thoughtful discussions about various uses of statistical principles and applications at JSM 2016 in Chicago.
Sessions
Q&P Section Announces JSM Topic-Contributed, Contributed Sessions
The latest news from the ASA’s Quality and Productivity (Q&P) Section, including its topic-contributed and contributed sessions at this year’s JSM.
6000+ Statisticians Expected in Chicago
With more than 3,400 individual presentations arranged into approximately 181 invited sessions, 400 contributed sessions, and 500 poster and speed presentations, the 2016 Joint Statistical Meetings will be one of the largest statistical events in the world.
Quality and Productivity Section News
The latest news from the ASA’s Quality and Productivity Section, including information about its offerings at JSM 2016.
Learning on the Left Coast: CSP Has Another Successful Year
The Conference on Statistical Practice (CSP) expanded its boundaries by visiting the West Coast this year. The ASA’s 5th meeting for statistical practitioners was the biggest yet, with more than 550 attendees at the Westin San Diego February 18–20.
Applied JSM
There are many applied sessions taking place at this year’s JSM in Seattle. Here, Chuck Kincaid sorts through some of the best opportunities and lists them for you.
Invited Session, IOL Proposals Wanted for JSM 2015
The 2015 JSM Program Committee is soliciting invited session and introductory overview lecture proposals.
Biometrics Section News
Biometrics Section news for May 2014
Statistical Education Section Reports on Year
The section had a productive JSM 2013, sponsoring or co-sponsoring eight invited panels/sessions, 12 topic-contributed panels/sessions, seven contributed paper sessions, one poster session, and 13 roundtables. Also, many awards were given to section members. Read on to find out which colleagues were honored.
Statistics Without Borders Brings International Pro Bono Statistics to JSM
Statistics Without Borders is planning an active role at this year’s Joint Statistical Meetings, sponsoring, co-sponsoring, or hosting more than 30 sessions and events.