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Newsweek Science Columnist Wins Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award

ASA’s Committee on Excellence in Statistical Reporting has announced that Sharon Begley, Newsweek science columnist, has been named the recipient of the 2009 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award (ESRA). The award will be presented August 4 at JSM. Read the press release.

ASA Longtime Members

Each year the ASA recognizes all members reaching a milestone of 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of membership. All members who joined 35 years ago or more are also extended an invitation to a reception at this year’s JSM in Washington, DC on Monday, August 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More...

JSM 2009 Online Registration Open

Online Registration is now open for the 2009 Joint Statistical Meetings, taking place August 1-6, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

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Making Sense of Statistical Studies

Are hot dogs unhealthy? What percent of people wear their seat belts when driving? How are peoples' heights and foot lengths related? These are just a few examples of the types of questions students will explore in Making Sense of Statistical Studies (MSSS).

The Student Module consists of 15 hands-on investigations that provide students with valuable experience in designing and analyzing statistical studies. It is written for an upper middle-school or high-school audience having some background in exploratory data analysis and basic probability.

The Teacher's Module includes supporting resources to help teachers use MSSS effectively in their classrooms, as well as all the pages from the Student Module.

To order Making Sense of Statistical Studies or download a free investigation from the module, visit www.amstat.org/education/msss.

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Biopharmaceutical Section Announces Two New Webinars

The Biopharmaceutical Section has scheduled two new webinars in its Web-based Training Series. Large Scale Significance Testing of Genomic Data will be presented by John Storey, Princeton University, on July 23. Genomic Data Analysis with Targeted Maximum Likelihood and Super Learning will be presented by Mark van der Laan, University of California, Berkeley, on August 24. More...

BJS Workshop on Quantitative Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice Data

The Bureau of Justice Statistics Workshop (BJS) is sponsoring a four week intensive seminar on Quantitative Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice Data. The workshop is offered as part of the ICPSR Summer Training Program in Quantitative Methods. Read more...

Third Annual Workshop for Chairs of Programs in Statistics and Biostatistics

On Saturday, August 1 prior to JSM, the Caucus of Academic Representatives will hold the third annual workshop for Chairs of Programs in Statistics and Biostatistics. This one-day workshop is designed to provide information and discussion for leaders of statistics and biostatistics groups and departments. Read the full announcement.

Will Your 2009 JSM Poster Have Statistical Significance?

Announcing the SPA poster competition
Members of the Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory (SPA) Committee invite all 2009 JSM poster authors to compete for a $200 prize and Statistical Significance publication. More...