ASA Member News Archive

ASA Member News December 2014



ASA Adopts New Guidelines for Undergraduate Statistics Programs
	The ASA has endorsed new guidelines for the undergraduate statistics curriculum that will help ensure bachelor's graduates have the necessary capacities to use data to make evidence-based decisions. The Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs in Statistical Science were adopted this month by the association's board of directors. A work group of ASA members chaired by Nicholas Horton, professor of statistics at Amherst College, recommended adapting the undergraduate curriculum to account for the increased importance of data analysis, teamwork, communications, and other relevant skills and experiences in today's practice of statistics. Read more.
Nine ASA Members Elected AAAS Fellows
	The American Association for the Advancement of Science council recently elected nine ASA members as fellows. These individuals are being recognized for their contributions to science and technology: Susmita Datta, University of Louisville Mark Andrew Espeland, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Robert Jackson Hardy, University of Texas School of Public Health William Q. Meeker Jr., Iowa State University Paula Karen Roberson, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences John P. Sall, SAS Institute James J. Schlesselman, University of Pittsburgh Stephanie Shipp, Virginia Tech University Clifford Spiegelman, Texas A&M University
JSM 2015: Abstract Submission Now Open
	Participate in JSM 2015! We are now accepting abstracts for papers, posters, and speed sessions. Have questions about how to or whether you should submit an abstract? View this quick tutorial. Submit an abstract.