Edward C. Bryant Scholarship for an
Outstanding Graduate Student in Survey
COPSS Award
Statistics
The Edward C. Bryant Scholarship is awarded based on can- Nominations sought
didates’ applied experience in survey statistics, performance
in graduate school, and potential to contribute to survey Nominations are being sought for the following awards pre-
statistics. The award recipient is presented with a certifi- sented by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies
cate and $2,500 check during the Joint Statistical Meetings. (COPSS).
Applications are due by March 1, 2010. Visit
www.amstat.org/
education/ecbryantscholarship.cfm for information and appli- Fisher Lectureship and Award
cation forms. If you have questions, email Kimberly Weems,
The Fisher Lectureship is awarded for outstanding contribu-
committee chair, at
weems@stat.ncsu.edu.
tions to aspects of statistics and probability that closely relate
to the scientific collection and interpretation of data. The
Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award
award exists to recognize the importance of statistical methods
The Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award is bestowed for scientific investigations. The hour-long lecture is delivered
upon a distinguished individual based on the correctness, clar- during JSM. Eligible nominations should be sent in PDF for-
ity, fairness, brevity, and professionalism of their communica- mat by December 15, 2009, to Hal Stern, committee chair, at
tions; overall effectiveness on and importance and relevance to
sternh@uci.edu.
the intended audience; impact on the growth and national or
regional exposure of statistics; appreciation for and emphasis on Presidents’ Award
the statistical aspects of a
The Presidents’ Award is presented in recognition of outstand-
particular issue or event;
ing contributions to the statistics profession. It is typically
and excellent coverage
granted to an individual who has not yet reached his or her
of research on statistics
41st birthday. In the special case of an individual who has
or statistical issues. The
received his or her statistically related terminal degree fewer
award consists of a trav-
than 12 years prior to the nomination deadline, the individual
eling cup, which resides
will be eligible if he or she has not yet reached his or her 46th
with the winner until the
birthday during the year of the award. Eligible nominations
next winner is selected. If
should include a current curriculum vitae, the nominee’s date
the winner is unable to
of birth, a nomination letter (up to three pages), and up to
take responsibility for the
five supporting letters. Nominations should be sent in PDF
cup, the ASA will display
format by January 15, 2010, to Harry Joe, committee chair,
it in its Alexandria office.
at
harry@stat.ubc.ca.
Nominations are due
by March 1, 2010. Visit Elizabeth L. Scott Award
www.amstat.org/careers/excellenceinstatisticalreportingaward.cfm
The Elizabeth L. Scott award recognizes excellence in develop-
for information and nomination forms. If you have ques-
ing programs to encourage women to seek careers in statistics,
tions, email Telba Z. Irony, committee chair, at telba.irony@
successfully mentoring women students or new researchers,
fda.hhs.org.
working to identify gender-based inequities in employment,
and serving as a role model to women. Nominations should
W. J. Dixon Award for Excellence in
include a nomination letter, letters of support, and a curric-
Statistical Consulting
ulum vitae. Nominations should be sent in PDF format by
The W. J. Dixon Award, which includes a certificate and $1,000, January 15, 2010, to Michael R. Kosorok, committee chair,
is bestowed upon a distinguished individual who has demonstrat- at
kosorock@unc.edu.
ed excellence in statistical consulting or developed and contrib- These awards are jointly sponsored by the American
uted new methods, software, or ways of thinking that improve Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics,
statistical practice. Nominations are due February 1, 2010. Visit the International Biometric Society (ENAR), the International
www.amstat.org/careers/wjdixonaward.cfm for information and Biometric Society (WNAR), and the Statistical Society of
nomination forms. If you have questions, email Janice Derr, Canada. For more information, visit
www.niss.org/copss. n
committee chair, at
Janice.Derr@fda.hhs.gov. n
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