Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award
American Statistical Association
Award: $1500 – $1500
Deadline: February 15.
To honor a distinguished individual who has made statistical contributions to the advancement of scientific or technical knowledge, ingenious application of existing knowledge, or successful activity in the fostering of cooperative scientific efforts that have been directly involved in matters of national defense or public interest. It recognizes outstanding contributions to statistics that carry on in the spirit of his work. Qualifications: Nominee for the award must be a distinguished individual who has made statistical contributions to the advancement of scientific or technical knowledge, ingenious application of existing knowledge, or successful activity in the fostering of cooperative scientific efforts that have been directly involved in matters of national defense or public interest. Selection criteria: Selection will be based bestowed upon a distinguished individual who has made statistical contributions to the advancement of scientific or technical knowledge, ingenious application of existing knowledge, or successful activity in the fostering of cooperative scientific efforts that have been directly involved in matters of national defense or public interest. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; must require the following: nominating letter; candidate's CV; up to three letters of support-not to exceed two pages each; candidate's headshot. Focus: National security; Statistics; Technology.