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Mathematical Sciences Program Grants Electronic Submission System
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| NSA's Mathematical Sciences Program is moving to electronic submission. More details... |
ASA Endorses Statistical Principles
of ElectionAudits.org's Post-Election Audits Document
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| ASA today announced its support for the statistical principles of ElectionAudit.org’s Principles and Best Practices for Post-Election Audits 2008. The ASA Board of Directors voted to endorse the principles dealing with limiting risk, addressing discrepancies and comprehensive coverage. Read the release… |
JSM 2008 Plenary Session Webcasts Available |
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If you missed this year's Plenary Sessions, were unable
to attend JSM, or if you want to learn more about JSM, you now have
the opportunity
to view webcasts from this year's meeting. View webcasts of selected JSM 2008 Sessions |
New and Updated NSF Solicitations |
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ASA & NCHS Research Fellowship Program |
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| The American Statistical Association (ASA) in cooperation with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), created the ASA & NCHS Research Fellowship Program to bridge the gap between academic scholars and government health research programs. Fellows work to solve methodological problems and study analytic issues relevant to NCHS programs, data and facilities. Applicants should have a recognized research record and considerable expertise in the area of proposed research. For fullest consideration, fellowship applications are due by November 30; however applications will be accepted throughout the year until the positions are filled. View the brochure for more information. |
ASA Launches Election Auditing Webpage |
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| The webpage is intended as
a resource for ASA members – and others – interested in working
on election issues. Numerous members are already working on election
issues in their own communities or states and ASA is working more broadly
with the Election Auditing Coalition on a set of Election Auditing Principles
and other issues. If you are interested in getting involved, contact
ASA’s Director for Science Policy, Steve
Pierson.
View the Election Auditing Resource page. |
Science Writer Mark Buchanan Receives ASA Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award |
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| Science writer Mark Buchanan has been selected as the 2008 recipient
of the Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award (ERSA). Buchanan, a
freelance science writer based in Europe, received the award for his
article, "The Prosecutor's Fallacy," which was published in
the New York Times on May 16, 2007. The award was announced at JSM. Read the release… |
ASA Members Appointed to NISS Board
and Exec Committee
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| The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced its Board of Trustees members for the Fiscal 2008-2009 year. The Board approved the new members unanimously. Members of the board serve three-year terms. Read the NISS release. |
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