On January 20, the Washington Statistical Society marked it’s centennial with a memorable celebration at NORC’s offices in Washington, DC.
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A Century of Washington Statistics
The current president of the Washington Statistical Society reflects on its fluctuating membership, evolving role in a digital age, and continued importance.
Washington Statistical Society Hosts High School Poster Competition
The event, co-hosted by WSS and the George Mason University Department of Statistics, asked high school students to submit poster entries that explored the applications of statistics on a topic of their choice.
Gertrude M. Cox Award Nominations Sought
Nominate an early- to mid-career statistician for the Gertrude Cox Award by February 28.
Giving Day 2020 Raises Nearly $69,000
On October 2, members posted messages of hope and encouragement, signed up to volunteer, and donated nearly $69,000 in support of ASA programs.
WSS and RTI Select VCU Professor for 2020 Gertrude M. Cox Award
Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, a professor in the department of biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University, was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Gertrude M. Cox Award.
Sharon Boivin Receives 2019 Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award
The Jeanne E. Griffith Award recognizes individuals working in federal, state, and local government agencies for their efforts to mentor junior statistical staff.
ASA Mentoring: An Update
While mentoring frequently happens organically, our association—along with its chapters and sections—offers a wide array of mentorship opportunities for both mentors and mentees and provides members with a way to honor outstanding mentors.
Nominations Wanted for 2019 Gertrude M. Cox Award
The award includes a $1,000 honorarium, travel expenses to attend the Washington Statistical Society (WSS) Annual Dinner, and a commemorative WSS plaque.
Nominees Sought for 2018 Gertrude M. Cox Award
Nominate an early- to mid-career statistician for the Gertrude Cox Award by February 28.