(apologies for cross posting)
Hi All,
If you would like to submit a nomination for the 2023 Statistical Computing and Graphics Award, please be reminded that the deadline is May 31, 2022.
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The ASA Section on Statistical Computing and Section on Statistical Graphics are inviting nominations of deserving individuals or teams for the 2023 Statistical Computing and Graphics Award. The Statistical Computing and Graphics Award of the ASA Sections of Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics 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 include Howard Wainer (2021), 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 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) where the award will be presented.
Nominations packets have to be submitted by email to Dr. Raymond Wong, the Awards Chair of both sections, at
raywong@tamu.edu by May 31, 2022. Dr. Wong 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, 2022. 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 Awards Committee will consist of the Chairs and Past Chairs of the Sections on Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics. The committee will meet at the 2022 JSM to select the recipient(s) of the award.
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Raymond Wong
Associate Professor
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