From the Desk Of: Tati Howell
In the previous issue, the article about the Probability and Statistics Group of the German Mathematical Society referred to DAGStat, a consortium of statistical societies in Germany. Katja Ickstadt, professor at TU Dortmund University and DAGStat chairperson, and Sarah Friedrich-Welz, professor at University of Augsburg and secretary of DAGStat, tell…
The winners of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) Awards in 2024 were announced in the April/May issue. This year, COPSS awarded the E. L. Scott Award and Lectureship to Regina Liu, the Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship to Robert Tibshirani, and the Presidents’ Award to Veronika …
Each year, the statistical profession recognizes outstanding members at the Joint Statistical Meetings in an awards ceremony organized by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS). Nominations are an important part of the process, and everyone can contribute—from the newest to most senior members of our societies. We recognize…
Ruobin Gong writes:
Pete Wells, the renowned restaurant critic for the New York Times, announced his retirement earlier this year. During his twelve years of tenure, Wells reviewed hundreds of restaurants all over and surrounding the New York City area, from Michelin-starred establishments to old-time favorites, and to newer, relatively…
Xiao-Li Meng writes:
Winston Churchill is known for his many memorable quotes, and for wine lovers, none more savory than his toast to Champagne: “In victory, I deserve it; in defeat, I need it.” As a staunch believer in Churchill’s chicken soup for life, I found it impossible to not…