Josee Dupuis Honored as New ASA Fellow.

Josée Dupuis, a professor of biostatistics at BU School of Public Health, has been named a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), the nation’s preeminent professional statistical society, announced ASA President Marie Davidian, a professor of statistics at North Carolina State University.

To be recognized as a 2013 ASA Fellow, each honoree must make outstanding professional contributions to and have exhibited leadership in the field of statistical science. Dupuis was honored for outstanding contributions to the development and application of statistical methods for genetics data; for excellence of collaborative research in mapping human complex disease genes; and for significant service to the profession, particularly at the interface of statistics with genetic epidemiology and medicine.

Dupuis will be awarded a certificate at a ceremony August 6 at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

“I congratulate Josée on being honored as a new ASA Fellow,” said Davidian. “Her accomplishments have contributed greatly to the advancement of statistical science and have rightfully earned her the respect and admiration of her ASA peers.”

The designation of ASA Fellow has been a significant honor for nearly 100 years. Under ASA bylaws, the Committee on Fellows can elect up to one-third of one percent of the total membership as fellows each year. Individuals are nominated by their peers in the association membership.

To be honored, nominees must have an established reputation and have made outstanding contributions in statistical science. The Committee on Fellows evaluates each candidate’s contributions to the advancement of statistical science and places due weight to published works, the position held with their employer, ASA activities, membership and accomplishments in other societies and other professional activities.

About the American Statistical Association

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