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Nominations Sought for Annie T. Randall Innovator Award
The award, named in honor of pathbreaking Black female statistician Annie T. Randall for her pioneering career, was established to recognize early-career statistical innovators and carries a cash prize.
BBSW 2020 Finds New Ways to Collaborate Virtually
While the pandemic prevented a face-to-face event in 2020, the Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistical Workshop held two virtual symposiums—both related to COVID-19.
SDSE to Hold Free Discussions in Connection with JSM 2021
Participants can connect with other statistics and data science educators and expand their teaching practice.
Nominate a Colleague for the SPAIG Award
The Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government Award Committee is seeking nominations that recognize excellence among collaborating organizations.
The Steven Miller Controversy: A Personal Perspective
Richard De Veaux discusses a colleague’s involvement in allegations of fraud in the 2020 election.
Call for Proposals: JSM 2021 Late-Breaking Sessions
A late-breaking session covers one of the emerging statistical issues of the day—pressing questions of contemporary statistics and their impact.
Check Out These ASA-Sponsored Podcasts
ASA Biopharm’s Podcast, The Pod of Asclepius, Practical Significance, and Stats + Stories discuss statistical issues and provide learning opportunities for all.
TSHS Accepting Nominations for Three Awards
The Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Achievement, Outstanding Teaching, and Young Investigator awards.
CHANCE Highlights: Issue Looks at Black History Month, Slot Machines, and Crowd Funding
The February issue of CHANCE includes an interview with Emery Brown, as well as articles on crowd-funding, slot machines, statistics education, and misattribution.