In response to the White House’s Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, the ASA’s Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee and the Committee on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence orchestrated the ASA’s submission highlighting the essential role of statistical science in developing, optimizing, and evaluating AI systems.
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Two Take Home First Place in Statistical Significance Competition
The ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee has sponsored the annual Statistical Significance competition since 2009. This year, there were 32 participants who submitted a one-page piece explaining how their research connects to society.
Committee Spotlight: Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee
Members of the ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee keep track of and are responsive to current events relating to the collection, analysis, and use of statistics. They help decide whether the ASA should comment on, or even support, for example, rule changes or legislation, generally in the federal government.
Statistical Significance Competition Sees Many Winners
With a record number of 50 submissions to the annual JSM Statistical Significance competition, the ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee (SPAAC) recognized two first-place winners, three second-place winners, and five honorable mentions.
Board Approves Revised Public Statement Process
At its April meeting, the ASA Board approved the process for determining when the ASA should take a position on an issue through a statement, amicus brief, or other means.
Entries Invited for Statistical Significance Competition
The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee invites all JSM 2021 poster contributors to compete for a policy applications prize in its 12th Statistical Significance competition.
20 Years of Statistics Advocacy: After Two Busy Decades, SPAAC Wants to Be Busier
Activities of the Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee have included discussing statistical perspectives on current issues, organizing sessions for the Joint Statistical Meetings, and hosting a student paper contest.