For many years, Statistical Science has published ‘Conversations’ with some of the many distinguished leaders in statistics and probability [see list, below]. These interviews are one of the most popular features of the journal. The personal opinions and experiences given in these interviews add a human touch, while also giving…
Dylan Small writes:
Observational Studies is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes papers on all aspects of observational studies. The journal’s web site is https://obs.pennpress.org/home/. The journal is diamond open access—no charges for readers and no charges for authors.
William Cochran defined an observational study as an empiric investigation in…
IMS Fellow Sir David Cox has been named the inaugural recipient of the International Prize in Statistics. The Prize, considered the highest honor in statistics, will be bestowed every other year to an individual or team for major achievements using statistics to advance science, technology and human welfare.
Cox is…
Among the 70 regular members and 9 international members elected this year to the US National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is IMS Fellow Alicia Carriquiry. Alicia is distinguished professor of liberal arts and sciences and professor of statistics at Iowa State University. Election to the Academy is considered one of…
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) has selected Ruth Williams and Martin Reiman to jointly receive the 2016 INFORMS Von Neumann Theory Prize.
The John von Neumann Theory Prize is awarded annually to a scholar (or scholars in the case of joint work) for fundamental, sustained…