The ASA Task Force on Sexual Harassment has issued updates for each of its four main areas of focus: a survey of sexual harassment/assault in the ASA Community, a review of best practices, the development of a mechanism for anonymous reporting, and policy recommendations to the ASA Board. The ASA Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Assault welcomes input from the community.
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ASA Strategic Plan Revised
The ASA Board of Directors updated the association’s strategic plan at the November board meeting. The plan includes enhancing the diversity and breadth of the association, as well as increasing the visibility and ensuring the future of the profession.
The ASA Fellow Award: 2014 Update
The 2014 ASA Fellow awards were presented at JSM in Boston, Massachusetts, on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the association.
New Online Material Available for Book on Mathematica
Mathematica Laboratories for Mathematical Statistics: Emphasizing Simulation and Computer Intensive Methods, by Jenny A. Baglivo, provides a model for incorporating technology and modern statistical methods into mathematical statistics courses. Although the print book was originally published in 2005, the electronic material accompanying the text (previously provided on CD-ROM) were recently updated for use with current versions of Mathematica and are available online.