Highlights of the July Board of Directors Meeting

摘要

The ASA Board met in Baltimore immediately prior to JSM 2017. ASA President Barry Nussbaum convened the two-day meeting. The highlights of the meeting follow. Discussion items: 1.The board had a preliminary discussion about a proposal to start a data science certification program. The board expressed strong interest in further consideration of such a program and will seek additional input in die upcoming months. 2.The board also considered a request for the ASA to submit an amicus brief on Gill v. Whitford, a case on gerrymandering in Wisconsin to be heard by the Supreme Court this fell. The ASA will consider joining with other groups who might be preparing such a brief. The ASA focus would be on the value of statistical methods to address questions related to gerrymandering, but would not recommend one specific method over others.