1. The ASA Mission Promote the practice and profession of statistics Support excellence in statistical practice, research, journal, and meetings Improve statistical education Promote the proper application of statistics Advance the statistics profession

2. What Does the ASA Do For You? Career Resources & Services Professional Development Networking Opportunities Advocacy & Outreach for your profession

3. Professional Accreditation A voluntary, portfolio-based credential. Available only to ASA members. Visit www.amstat.org/accreditation to learn more.

4. The PStat ® designation recognizes:  Advanced statistical training and knowledge  Experience in applying statistical expertise competently  Maintenance of appropriate professional development  Adherence to the ethical standards of practice  Ability to communicate effectively Graduate Statistician (GStat) is an entry level of accreditation, preparatory for full PStat ® accreditation. Visit www.amstat.org/accreditation for more information.

5. A website for young statistics professionals offering:  Advice  Professional development tips  Conference information  Industry news  Scholarship and award information  Internship listings stattrak.amstat.org

6. Professional Development To meet your Professional Development needs, the ASA offers Continuing Education and Personal Skills Development courses and workshops at JSM and other meetings throughout the year.

7. ASA Sections Subject-area groups to further the development of statistics in specialized fields, including these Also, post your consulting profile when you join the Statistical Consulting Section. Bayesian Statistics Biometrics Biopharmaceutical Business and Economic Government Health Policy Medical Devices and Diagnostics Mental Health Nonparametrics Physical and Engineering Sciences Quality and Productivity Risk Analysis Social Statistics Statistical Computing Consulting Education Graphics Imaging Learning and Data Mining Programming and Analytics Defense and National Security Environmental Epidemiology Genomics and Genetics Marketing Sports Survey Research Methods Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences

8. an online setting in which professionals can connect with their peers, post questions, start discussions, and network

9. Meetings & Workshops The ASA sponsors meetings and workshops around the world. Chapters and sections also organize smaller meetings that focus on specific areas of research and application.

10. Conference on Statistical Practice brings together hundreds of data analysts, researchers and scientists, who engage in the application of statistics to solve real-world problems on a daily basis. Learn about the latest statistical methodologies and best practices in statistical design, analysis, programming and consulting. More information at www.amstat.org/csp /

11. OUTREACH

12. Influencing Public Policy Statisticians influence public policy by using congressional visits, letters, and board of directors statements to connect with policymakers and advocate on behalf of statisticians. Director of Science Policy Steve Pierson pierson@amstat.org

13. ASA Elevates the Profile of Statisticians in Policymaking CLIMATE CHANGE - Evaluating information on how human activities affect the climate system FORENSIC SCIENCE - Reforming the methodology associated with “expert” witnesses in trials and bringing statistical principles into the validation of these techniques. ELECTION AUDITING - Preventing fraud vs preventing voting & limiting the risk of wrong electoral outcomes STATISTICAL LITERACY - Working actively to promote K-12 and undergraduate statistics education with policymakers NOMINATING STATISTICIANS – Encouraging the appointment of statisticians to federal advisory committees and panels

14. Outreach Groups Reach beyond the typical member by getting involved in the ASA’s outreach groups, such as the Caucus of Academic Representatives or the Directory of Minority Statisticians. Statistics Without Borders A volunteer, apolitical organization providing pro bono statistical consulting and assistance to organizations and government agencies in support of efforts to deal with international health issues.

15. MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASA ASA Member Benefits: Amstat News* and Significance Magazines Networking opportunities with the ASA Community, chapters, and special-interest sections Open Online access to our Journals Career opportunities with the ASA JobWeb, JSM Career Service and more Member Rates for the annual Joint Statistical Meetings, the Conference on Statistical Practice, other ASA-sponsored meetings and Professional Development programs. Regular – $175 Post-graduate – $53 Student – $18 Check out all of our membership categories online! www.amstat.org/joi n To become a member today!