Monthly Archives: October 2023

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I’m not comfortable in the role of fundraiser, but I am comfortable in the role of promoting the importance of statistical foundations, and that’s how I see the David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award. Thus, I’m sharing the news the ASA sent out yesterday that we’re only around $300 away from our goal, and so the matching period has been extended until Dec 1. (We have $4,698.75 towards to $5,000).  Thus, I’m sharing the new news, updating what the ASA sent out yesterday: The fund is just at $6,000*, but all donations to the award until November 30, midnight (ESA) will still be matched unless $7,500. is reached before that. There is a “thermometer” on the donation page so that donors will know when we have reached that goal, however, on its first day on the job, the thermometer is malfunctioning slightly, failing to include around $500. It should be fixed tomorrow (this is outside my control). For gifts of $50 and above, you will be included in the following list of those recognized as “Friends of David R. Cox”: Continue reading →