In 2022, Rebecca Wong and Rachel Saidi created a virtual DataFest exclusively for two-year colleges so students from across the country can participate in a collaborative, weekend-long data challenge.
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COC Members Reach Out with Books Despite COVID Snags
With all the judging and interaction with students for the 2021 International Science and Engineering Fair virtual, the ASA Council of Chapters had to overcome some challenges, like how to offer 100 students their choice of a book when they were located around the world and the books were in an office in Southern California.
Data for Good in a Post-Pandemic World
This month in Stats4Good, David Corliss discusses the post-pandemic “new normal” in Data for Good, where the experiences and technology of working remotely are changing Data for Good—for good!
‘How-To’ Succeed Now and in the Post-Pandemic Future
The ASA’s Council of Chapters district vice chairs outline the activities reported by chapters that produced meaningful, productive interaction among their members during the pandemic.
Arizona Chapter Holds Third DataFest Competition
The Arizona Chapter held its third DataFest competition and first with all three public universities in the state participating. The event served to bring members into activity from an otherwise dormant year.
JSM 2020: Opportunities for Interaction, Learning, Engagement
In a historic first, JSM 2020 will be held August 2–6 virtually (i.e., in an online format) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the offerings for applied statisticians.
NISS Offers Virtual Career Advice
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences has been hosting a series of virtual career fairs with experienced senior statisticians who represent a variety of research, business, health care, government, and other sectors as speakers.
Registration Open for ECOTS 2020
The Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education will host eCOTS May 18–22. As always, the conference will be held virtually and include discussions about engaging students in the classroom.
JSM Is Now Virtual
Given we know so little about what the COVID-19 pandemic will look like in August, the ASA has determined the best option is to hold JSM virtually.
ASA Launches Free Virtual Undergraduate Career Fair
The ASA Virtual Career Fair will help undergraduates prepare to transition from college graduate to early-career professional. Tips, dos, and don’ts for developing a résumé and cover letter, as well as putting your best foot forward during interviews, are a few features of the program.