News from the Biometrics section of the ASA in the November issue of Amstat News.
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NSF Launches Multidisciplinary Data Science Program for Collaborative Institutes
The National Science Foundation announced Transdisciplinary Research in Principles of Data Science (TRIPODS), which “aims to bring together the statistics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science communities to develop the theoretical foundations of data science through integrated research and training activities.”
Department Chairs Gather at ASA to Discuss Pressing Education Issues
More than 40 department chairs from more than 25 states attended an ASA-hosted workshop that featured themes on workforce demands and needs, data science education and research, mentoring and junior faculty, and federal funding.
TAS, JQAS Call for Editors
The American Statistical Association is calling for nominations and applications for editor of The American Statistician and Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports.
MWM Makes a Difference for Small-Town Teachers
Ann Cannon, chair of the department of mathematics and statistics at Cornell College, suggested teachers from her local school district attend Meeting Within a Meeting at JSM. She was pleasantly surprised when she learned five of the teachers went.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering statistician who used data visualization—most famously her “coxcomb” charts—to revolutionize health care and dramatically reduce mortality through evidence-based reforms.
Who Inspires You?
Who inspired you to be a statistician? Have you ever had a mentor? We asked some of our members these questions and here is how they responded.
Staff Spotlight: New Science Policy Fellow Amy Nussbaum
The ASA is excited to welcome Amy Nussbaum to the ASA as the inaugural science policy fellow. Read all about her!
ASA Leaders Reminisce: Lynne Billard
In the 19th installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with 1996 ASA President Lynne Billard.
Obituaries for June 2016
Obituaries for June 2016