Biopharmaceutical Section members discuss their experiences as ASA Fellow nominees, describe what they learned while nominating others, and share advice for those considering nomination.
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ASA Science Policy Fellow Highlights Position, Encourages Applications
Current ASA Science Policy Fellow Daniel Elchert reflects on this unique fellowship and its many benefits.
Looking Forward to JSM
JSM offers a unique opportunity for statisticians in academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration, as well as for beginning statisticians (including current students) to learn from and interact with senior members of the profession. We hope to see you in Denver. In the meantime, enjoy these highlights.
JSM 2018: A Tremendous Success!
The 2018 Joint Statistical Meetings took place in Vancouver this past July and August.
You Can Count on Us
The ASA’s “Count on Stats” outreach initiative aims to enhance awareness of the importance, reliability, and trustworthiness of government statistics. President Lisa LaVange interviewed Megan Berry from Stanton Communications about the initiative.
#LeadWithStatistics!
This month, ASA President Lisa LaVange writes about #LeadWithStatistics and her presidential initiative to establish a leadership institute at the ASA. This institute would provide resources and opportunities to help members develop leadership skills as they progress through all career stages.
Leadership Is Listening: Data-Driven Decision-Making at NIGMS
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow Jake Basson writes about his data-driven decision-making work at the National Institute for General Medical Sciences—and what he’s found is encouraging.
Highlights from the 11th International Conference on Health Policy Statistics: Statistical Science at the Forefront of Health Policy Research
With 246 registrants from 8 different countries and dozens of exciting workshops, sessions, and speakers, the 11th International Conference on Health Policy Statistics (ICHPS) in October 2015 was a great success.
JSM 2015: Final Report
The Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle, Washington, broke records this year with a total of 6,851 people in attendance.
New CHANCE Executive Editor
Scott R. Evans, a senior research scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health and the director of the Statistical and Data Management Center for the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group, is the new executive editor of CHANCE magazine.