A Few of My Favorite Things(About Being ASA President)

摘要

In my January President's Corner, my Presidential Address at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), and other speeches I've given, I mentioned the doubts I had in 2011 about whether to accept the nomination for ASA president. I'd already served two three-year terms on the board of directors. If I were elected, my employer would require me to serve on my own time. And during my presidential year, my son would enter college. Well, now I'm approaching the end of my presidential year, writing my final President s Corner while lying on my living room sofa. I'm a bit more tired than I was when my term began, and my vacation-time balance is approaching zero, most of it having been spent on ASA work. My mind ponders the question, "If you had a 'do over,' would you accept the nomination again?" And my immediate, unequivocal response is "absolutely." Why? Because without a doubt, this has been one of the best experiences of my career! In this column, I'd would like to discuss a few of my favorite activities thus far.