Bimal Sinha of the University of Maryland Baltimore County was recently honored with an endowed chair of statistics named after him.
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Biopharmaceutical Report Focuses on Statistical Issues in COVID-19 Trials
The editorial team invited authors from government, industry, and academia to write articles about their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on clinical trials, particularly the statistical issues involved in designing new COVID-19 trials.
Nominations Sought for JABES Editor
The Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics publishes articles aimed at applied researchers and statistical consultants in the agricultural sciences, biological sciences, and environmental sciences.
Stats4Good: A Look at How Statistical Science Is Making an Impact on Poverty
While poverty is defined nationally, it is experienced locally. A community-based approach means many Data for Good researchers are needed.
Giving Day 2020 Raises Nearly $69,000
On October 2, members posted messages of hope and encouragement, signed up to volunteer, and donated nearly $69,000 in support of ASA programs.
Nominate a Colleague for ASA Leadership Position
Nominations are being sought for ASA president-elect and vice president candidates for the 2022 election. The president-elect will be selected from industry and the vice president will be selected from government.
An Interview with Margaret Gamalo, Editor of JBS
Gamalo talks about new initiatives for Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, the future of scientific publishing, and the importance of curiosity for statisticians.
My ASA Story
Be inspired by this new series! ASA members share their diverse experiences, meaningful connections, and the rewards derived from their engagement with the ASA.
To Get a PhD or Not to Get a PhD? Part 3
The ASA Committee on Applied Statisticians is giving you the experiences of four statisticians who took different paths after their master’s degrees. This month, Allison Florance explains why she found a master’s degree to be right for her.
UNC Biostatistics Program Offers Undergraduate Students Opportunity
The program is the largest undergraduate degree in biostatistics in the country, graduating 20 or more students per class in recent years.