UPCOMING EVENTS
November 11, 2021
4:00-5:00 pm to
November 12, 2021, 11:00 am -1:30 pm
Consensus Committee on an Assessment of Native Seed Needs and Capacities
will hold public meetings; see this site for more information
November 16, 2021 12:30-5:00 pm
Consensus Panel to Evaluate the Quality of the 2020 Census
will hold a public meeting; see this site for more information
December 9, 2021 11am-5pm
Toward a Vision for a New Data Infrastructure for Federal Statistics and Social and Economic Research in the 21st Century
December 16, 2021 11am-3pm
Workshop 1: The Scope, Components, and Characteristics of a 21st Century Data Infrastructure
Coming Soon!
CNSTAT Fall Seminar: Transparency in Statistical Information for Federal Statistical Agencies
PEOPLE NEWS
Wayne Fuller and Linda Young Receive ASA Mentoring Award
The American Statistical Association honored two long-time members of the federal statistical community at the August 2021 Joint Statistical Meetings with its Mentoring Award:
- Wayne Fuller, distinguished professor emeritus of statistics, Iowa State University, and former CNSTAT member, received the award for his “deep understanding of the relationship between technical work in statistics and the development of individual career paths; for providing an ideal model of mentorship for students and junior colleagues; and for his generosity of spirit and sustained dedication to his students and colleagues.”
- Linda Young, director of research & development, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, received the award for her “constant and continuing efforts mentoring both students and staff; for sharing her technical and leadership skills; and for encouraging her mentees to be tenacious and continue to improve as statisticians, researchers, and leaders in the field of statistics.”