The ASA Section on Statistical Computing and Section on Statistical
Graphics are inviting nominations of deserving individuals or teams
for the 2021 ASA Statistical Computing and Graphics Award. The
Statistical Computing and Graphics Award recognizes an individual or
team for innovation in computing, software, or graphics that has had a
significant impact on statistical practice or research. The past
awardees are Luke Tierney (2019), Bill Cleveland (2016), and Robert
Gentleman and Ross Ihaka (2010). The prize carries with it a cash
award of $5,000 plus an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to the
Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) where the award will be presented.
Nominations packets have to be submitted by email to Dr. Jun Yan, the
Awards Chair of the two sections, at
jun.yan@uconn.edu by May 31,
2020. Dr. Jun Yan is the Award Chair of the two sections and will be
pleased to answer any questions about the submission process and the
preparation of the nomination materials.
Qualifications
The prize-winning contribution will have had significant and lasting
impacts on statistical computing, software or graphics.
The nominee should be a member of the ASA. The Statistical Computing
and Graphics Award Committee will review the nominations and make the
final determination of who, if any, should receive the award. The
award may not be given to a sitting member of the Awards Committee or
a sitting member of the Executive Committee of the Section of
Statistical Computing or the Section of Statistical Graphics.
Nomination and Award Dates
Nominations are due by May 31, 2020 for an award to be presented at
the 2021 JSM.
Nominations should be submitted as a complete packet, consisting of:
+ a nomination letter, no longer than four pages, addressing points in
the selection criteria
+ nominee’s curriculum vita(e)
+ a minimum of 3 (and no more than 4) supporting letters, each no
longer than two pages
Selection Process
The Committee will consist of the Chairs and Past Chairs of the
Section of Statistical Computing and the Section of Statistical
Graphics. The committee will meet at the 2020 JSM to select the
recipient(s) of the award.
Jun Yan
University of Connecticut