The American Statistical Association will designate one outstanding Mathematical Contest in Modeling team as the winner of the ASA Data Insights Award, and qualified triage judges are needed to assist in the initial review of submissions.
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Data for Good: The Year in Review
2018 was a landmark year during which the D4G community both grew and drew closer together, coalescing into a stronger, more vibrant, and more distinct movement. Many more organizations, projects, positions, conferences, and conference sections distinctly labeled as D4G were apparent. With this increased visibility has come more opportunities.
Stats4Good: The (Higher) Power of Data for Good
Many faith-based groups have turned to statistics and data science as critical components of achieving their mission of serving people and the community. Data for Good pairs volunteers with both secular and religious organizations to work on statistics and data science projects that benefit the greater good.
Student Opportunities at JSM
Lara Harmon, the ASA’s marketing and online community coordinator, lists several opportunities for students who want to become involved in the Joint Statistical Meetings this August.
Presidential Transitions
In her last President’s Corner column, Jessica Utts addresses two relatively unrelated themes—the ASA’s transition to Barry Nussbaum as president and the new president of the United States.
ASA Leaders Reminisce: David Morganstein
In the 21st installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with 2015 ASA President David Morganstein.
Volunteers Offer Career Advice to AP Statistics Students
For the seventh consecutive year, the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter was invited to send volunteer statisticians to give a 50-minute lecture on careers in statistics to local AP Statistics students.
Message from the SPES Incoming Chair
The new SPES chair encourages members to make section involvement a habit.
JSM Session Chairs Needed
The Biometrics Section is seeking volunteers to chair a session at the 2013 Joint Statistical Meetings.
Statistics Without Borders Assists with Haitian Data Collection Project
Statistics Without Borders (SWB) volunteers spent a week in Haiti in late March collecting data, which will be used to assess the impact of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake of January 12.