ASA Member News Archive

Organizations Congratulate ASA on Milestone Anniversary

Several organizations have submitted videos lauding the ASA on its 175th anniversary. Many of the videos highlight the importance of statistical analysis to our society. "We celebrate ASA's noteworthy event, its 175th anniversary," said David Morganstein, ASA president and Westat vice president and director of the statistical staff, about his company's video. The ASA thanks Westat, SAS, the Oregon State University Department of Statistics, the Washington Statistical Society, and the Boston Chapter for these congratulatory greetings.

2014 JSM Proceedings Available

All ASA members now have access to the 2014 JSM Proceedings via ASA Members Only. They should select My Resources & Opportunities in the top menu bar, followed by Online Archives, and then JSM 2014 Proceedings.

JSM 2015: Abstract Submission Deadline February 2

Participate in JSM 2015! The deadline for submissions of abstracts for papers, posters, and speed sessions is February 2. Have questions about how to or whether you should submit an abstract? View this quick tutorial. Submit an abstract.

2015 CONFERENCE ON STATISTICAL PRACTICE  New Orleans, LA February 19–21

8th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON STATISTICAL ISSUES IN CLINICAL TRIALS
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pensylvania
April 15

JOINT STATISTICAL MEETINGS  Seattle, WA August 8–13

ASA FDA-INDUSTRY STATISTICS WORKSHOP
Washington, DC
September 16-18

MORE EVENTS

National Academies statistics panel to host workshop, Statistical Challenges in Assessing and Fostering the Reproducibility of Scientific Results

Canadian member of parliament introduced bill to reinstate Canada's mandatory long-form census (background on this issue can be found here)

White House Issues Policy Directive Bolstering Federal Statistical Agencies

The administration's FY16 budget request will be released February 2. All FY16 budget developments for NSF and NIH will be posted here and, for the federal statistical agencies, here.

Read more science policy.

Fellowship Program at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of Economic Analysis

ASA Award and Scholarship Deadlines

Does Your Organization Have an Internship Available?

Nominations Invited for Causality in Statistics Education Award

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award

Washington Post, LinkedIn Discuss Statistics

Enter the National Data Science Bowl