2025 John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award Harriet Mason, Monash University, for “ggdibbler,” an R graphics (add-on for ggplot2) software package that enables visualizing uncertainty in data on a variety of graphic outputs including raster plots, contour plots, stack plots, and spatial plots 2025 Student Paper Competition The winners will make their … [Read more...] about Statistical Computing, Graphics Sections Announce Student Award Winners
Opportunities
Applications Sought from Outstanding Graduate Students
Applications are being accepted for the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship for an Outstanding Graduate Student in Survey Statistics until March 1. One scholarship recipient is selected annually and receives a certificate and cash prize of $2,500. Selection of the scholarship recipient is made by the ASA Bryant Scholarship Award Committee based on the following criteria: … [Read more...] about Applications Sought from Outstanding Graduate Students
Actuarial Foundation Offers Scholarship, Resources
The Actuarial Foundation provides a $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing careers in mathematics and actuarial science through its STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program. In addition, scholarship winners receive mentoring; networking opportunities; and exposure to internships, job shadowing, and other experiences that will prepare them for an actuarial career. … [Read more...] about Actuarial Foundation Offers Scholarship, Resources
Application Open for Biopharmaceutical Section Scholarship Award
The ASA Biopharmaceutical Section is soliciting applications for the 2026 ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Student Scholarship Award, which comes with a $3,000 scholarship. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in statistics or biostatistics or be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program with a concentration in statistics … [Read more...] about Application Open for Biopharmaceutical Section Scholarship Award
Applications Sought for Cox Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship until March 1. This scholarship was established to encourage women to enter statistically oriented professions. Two scholarship recipients are selected each year: a woman in or entering into the early stages of graduate training (MS or PhD) and a woman in a more advanced stage of training. Scholarship … [Read more...] about Applications Sought for Cox Scholarship