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Registration Open for Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference
Registration is open for the Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference and video presentation proposal submissions are being accepted. The conference is an online event at which undergraduate statistics and data science students present their work, learn about careers in statistics and data science, and get information about applying to and succeeding in graduate school. The […]
Practical Significance Part II—Inquiring Minds: ASA Questions and Answers from Donna and Ron
Practical Significance producer Kim Gilliam recently conducted an interview with Donna LaLonde, ASA associate executive director, and Ron Wasserstein, ASA executive director, turning the tables on her ASA colleagues and podcast cohosts.
Practical Significance | Episode 45: Statistics in the Community (STATCOM)—Service in Action
Statistics in the Community, or STATCOM, is a student-run community outreach program launched at Purdue University in 2006. It offers students a unique opportunity to apply their statistical expertise by providing pro bono consulting services to community organizations. This month, Annie Cohen and Hanna Venera join Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein […]
StatFest 2024 to Offer Advice, Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
StatFest 2024 is a free, one-day conference designed to encourage Black, Indigenous, and other undergraduate students of color to pursue graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
Predict 5 Creators Give Behind-the-Scenes View
Three dedicated ASA members have organized a unique contest for Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month designed to engage high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
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.
Data Analytics Competition a Home Run for Students, Twins Fans
MinneMUDAC is a data analytics competition and collaboration of the Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition and MinneAnalytics, a nonprofit organization that promotes sharing knowledge and ideas among analytics professionals.
USPROC Deadline in June
USPROC encourages students to develop data analysis skills and enhance presentation skills. It recognizes outstanding work by undergraduate statistics students.
Members Share Gratitude for Those Who Made Big Impact on Their Careers
Over the last month, the ASA GivesBack team asked members to submit ‘thank-you notes’ to a mentor who made a big difference for them. Here are some of the submissions received.