Proposals for JSM late-breaking sessions should be submitted by April 13. Also, the section’s newsletter editors give 10 reasons why everyone should read the SRMS newsletter.
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Greetings from the Chair
John Czajka outlines the activities the Survey Research Methods Section has lined up for 2012.
Section Chair Gives End-of-Year Report
Steve Cohen lists the highlights of the Survey Research Methods Section and thanks section officers for their work.
Survey Research Methods Section Offers Travel Award
The Survey Research Methods Section (SRMS) offers a student travel award for students in doctoral programs in statistics, survey methodology, or allied disciplines. Support is offered for students to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, to be held in San Diego, California, from July 28 to August 2, 2012.
Reflections by JSM 2011 SRMS Program Chair
JSM 2011, held in Miami Beach, provided the usual mix of science and camaraderie, along with the added benefits of beach, sunshine, and excellent Latin food. As always, offerings from the Survey Research Methods Section figured prominently on the conference program.
Attend SRMS Business Meeting at JSM
The SRMS annual business meeting will be held in Miami Beach, Florida, on August 3 and is open to all SRMS members and interested parties.
SRMS Announces JSM 2011 Sponsored Sessions
The ASA Survey Research Methods Section will sponsor or cosponsor more than 50 sessions at the 2011 Joint Statistical Meetings in Miami Beach, Florida.
SRMS Plans Four Roundtables for JSM 2011
The ASA SRMS will sponsor four P.M. roundtables at JSM 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida.
SRMS Seeks Travel Award Applicants, Schedules New Webinar
SRMS is offering a student travel award for doctoral students studying statistics, survey methodology, or allied disciplines to help offset the cost of attending the Joint Statistical Meetings. Applications are due April 15. Also, a new webinar sponsored by the section and American Association for Public Opinion Research is scheduled for April.
Eighth Webinar in Series on Tap for April
The webinar “Reconsidering Mail Survey Methods in an Internet World” will be given by Don Dillman of Washington State University in April.