At JSM 2023, the Survey Research Methods Section sponsored six invited sessions, nine topic-contributed sessions, eight contributed sessions, and 18 poster and speed entries on a variety of topics.
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SDSS to Bridge Gap Between Statistics, Data Science in June
The Symposium on Data Science and Statistics shines a light on the intersection of data science and statistics and covers a broad range of interests and applications.
Statistics in Defense and National Security Section Hosts Webinar
Thomas Mathew, ASA Fellow and professor of statistics in the department of mathematics and statistics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, gave a talk on tolerance intervals and regions.
Harvard Department of Statistics Celebrates Herman Chernoff’s 100th Birthday
The day featured a full program, including a tribute video from former colleagues and students; an interview with professor Xiao-Li Meng; and research presentations from professor emeritus Joseph (Jay) Kadane of Carnegie Mellon University, professor Tian Zheng of Columbia University, and professor Joseph Gastwirth of The George Washington University.
Awardees Suggest Applying Widely When Looking for NSF Grant
To strengthen the connection between the statistical community and National Science Foundation, we continue the series that poses questions to NSF program officers and awardees. This installment discusses applying for NSF funding.
JSM Session Touches on Equity
Sunghee Lee, Claire McKay Bowen, and Amanda Coston discussed racial bias, privacy concerns, and the fairness or unfairness of predictive algorithms at the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings.
UCS’s Science for Public Good Fund Targets Projects with Local Impact
The Union of Concerned Scientists’ Science for Public Good Fund offers grants up to $1,500 to support science in service to the public, making it ideal for a wide range of data for good advocates and projects.
Nawar Shara Appointed MedStar Chief of Research Data Science
Shara will provide the strategic vision for growing the health system’s AI research programs, continue to build a sustainable sponsored research portfolio, identify emerging trends in data science research and technology, and foster a culture of innovation that supports new data science ideas and applications.
My ASA Story: Amarjot Kaur, Statistician
Kaur says serendipitous chance encounters and active involvement in the ASA shaped her career.
Jack Youden
The impact of Jack’s work on the scientific community is most clearly defined in two main areas: experimental design and statistical analysis.