Caucus of Academic
Representatives Elects New Officers
The Caucus of Academic Representatives has held
its first election of officers. The following members have been
elected to serve on the Governing Board. View
the complete list of
elected officers.
ASA Enter to Win
Congratulations to Sherri Sulzberger,
who has won the April drawing for a free ASA membership.
Are you an ASA member? If not, enter
to win a free membership now.
Second Annual Workshop
for Chairs of Programs in Statistics & Biostatistics
The Caucus of Academic Representatives will hold its second
annual workshop for chairs of programs in statistics and
biostatistics on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August
2, in Denver, Colorado.
The first day will be primarily for new and less experienced
chairs, but the second day will be for all chairs.
Read more...
Writing Workshop for Junior
Researchers
The ASA and NISS will hold a writing workshop for junior
researchers in conjunction with the Joint Statistical Meetings
in Denver, Colorado. There will be a tutorial on Sunday,
August 3, and a follow-up lunch on Wednesday, August 6. There
is no cost to attend, but participation is limited. Read
more...
Limiting Liability of Pro Bono Work
by Bob Starbuck
Pro bono volunteer work by ASA members has been, and will continue to be, an important and valued contribution to the societies in which we live. Any work arrangement has the possibility of legal action by a customer dissatisfied with the work product. Continue reading this article..
Meeting Within a Meeting (MWM):
ASA Workshop for K-12 Mathematics and Science Teachers
MWM will occur in conjunction with JSM this summer in Denver
for K-12 math and science teachers to enhance their understanding
and teaching of statistics within the math/science curriculum.
Do you know any K-12 teachers who might be interested in attending
MWM? If so, please encourage them to visit www.amstat.org/education/mwm for more information and to apply online.
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