Latest newsletter (20-2) now online!

The new issue, Vol. 20-2, of the ASA section for statistical computing
and graphics is online now!

This issue contains three articles:

• High-Flying Graphics at the 2009 Data Expo by Rick Wicklin


• Hadoop for Statistical Analysis and Exploration by Byron Ellis


• Statistical Graphics! - Who needs Visual Analytics? by Martin Theus

Our section heads provide interesting views in their column "A word from
our section chairs", we look back at the highlights of the JSM 2009, and
feature a reader response from Naomi Robbins. These articles all provide
interesting reading and we hope you enjoy them.

Happy holidays and a wonderful new year 2010 to everyone!

Nicholas Lewin-Koh (Computing)
Andreas Krause (Graphics)

The Statistical Computing and Graphics Award

The ASA Sections of Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics have established the Statistical Computing and Graphics Award to recognize an individual or team for innovation in computing, software, or graphics that has had a great impact on statistical practice or research. Typically, awards are granted bi-annually.

The prize carries with it a cash award of $5,000 plus an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to the annual Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) where the award will be presented.

Learn more