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2008 ASA Election News The deadline for casting your vote for the 2008 Election of ASA Officers is this Thursday, May 15th! To cast your vote, find your member number and ballot control number on the ballot sent to you, then click here.


Registration for the JSM 2008 is Now Open
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We hope you will join us for the 2008 Joint Statistical Meetings, August 3-7, in Denver, Colorado.

More information about JSM 2008

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Caucus of Academic Representatives Elects New Officers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Other News of Interest

Nominations for Editor of the ASA Statistics Education Web (STEW)

ASA Seeks Volunteer “Media Experts”

JSM 2007 Plenary Sessions Webcasts Now Available

Nominations Sought for William G. Hunter Award

Updated NSF Solicitation: Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM)

NSF Funds for Graduate Student Attendance at Isaac Newton Institute Workshops



 
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