Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award

Most Recent Winner

James Cochran

The University of Alabama

About the Award

The Samuel S. Wilks Award was established with support from Friends of the US Army in 1964 to honor Wilks’ contributions to Army research programs throughout his career. It is now supported by a fund created by Alexander M. Mood in memory of Wilks’ teaching skill and lifelong development of outstanding statisticians. The award includes an engraved award and a prize, established in 2008 at $1,000 but increasing by 3% annually.

Selection Criteria

The Wilks Award is bestowed upon a distinguished individual who has made statistical contributions to the advancement of scientific or technical knowledge, ingenious application of existing knowledge, or successful activity in the fostering of cooperative scientific efforts that have been directly involved in matters of national defense or public interest.

Award Recipient Responsibilities

The award recipient is responsible for providing a current photograph and general personal information the year the award is presented. The American Statistical Association uses this information to publicize the award and prepare the prize.

Nominations

Nominations are due by March 1 and require the following:

Nominating letter
Candidate’s CV
Up to three letters of support—not to exceed two pages each
Candidate’s headshot

Questions

Please contact the committee chair.