The ASA’s Committee on Minorities in Statistics held the 20th annual—and first virtual—StatFest conference in September.
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Gratitude!
This month, ASA President Wendy Martinez uses her column to express her gratitude to colleagues around the world.
StatFest Program Focuses on Engagement, Opportunity
StatFest 2020 is a free conference that encourages undergraduates from historically under-represented groups to pursue careers or graduate studies in statistics.
StatFest 2019: Meant to Be
On September 21, the ASA Committee on Minorities in Statistics held the 19th annual StatFest conference. StatFest is a one-day event aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically under-represented groups to consider graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
StatFest 2019 to Take Place in Houston
StatFest 2019 is a free one-day conference for undergraduates that is meant to encourage historically under-represented students (e.g., African-American, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander) with quantitative interests to pursue careers or graduate study in the statistical sciences. This year’s event will take place September 21.
A Commitment to Community Reaches 10-Year-Old at StatFest
This year’s StatFest brought 150 students and professionals to Emory University to connect to and learn from graduate students; early career professionals; and established leaders in academia, industry, and government.
Student Chapter Officers Gather for First Time at JSM 2017
ASA student chapter officers and faculty advisers came together for the first time at this year’s JSM to share their experiences and plan for the future.
Great Young Society II: Preparing Our Youth Today for the Workforce of Tomorrow
The Great Young Society II’s mission is to prepare the youth of today for the workforce of tomorrow.
Annual StatFest Encourages Students
The ASA Committee on Minorities in Statistics recently held the annual StatFest conference—a one-day event aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from under-represented groups to consider graduate studies and careers in the statistical sciences.
ASA Members Rise to New High
ASA members have again set new marks for generosity in financial support of their association. More than 700 members contributed a total of nearly $53,000 to the ASA’s Annual Fund Drive during 2012. This is another record, up almost $15,000 (39%) from last year’s record figure.