The American Statistical Association (ASA) is the world’s largest community of statisticians, the “Big Tent for Statistics.” It is the second-oldest, continuously operating professional association in the country. Since it was founded in Boston in 1839, the ASA has supported excellence in the development, application and dissemination of statistical science through meetings, publications, membership services, education, accreditation and advocacy.

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster, in the broadest manner, statistical science and its applications and to promote unity among all groups at Temple University having an interest in statistical science or data analytics. As an official chapter of the American Statistical Association, this organization shall aim to expose students to both opportunities and experiences within professional fields relating to the application of both statistical science and data analytics.

Events in the SPO:

• Speaker Series: Usually a professional from the industry who works in a data science or analytics position
• Social events: Such as our annual ping pong tournament
• Annual Employer panel event: Hosted by the department and moderated by Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) with help from the SPO
• Case competition teams: SPO puts together teams of SSDA students to compete in case competitions held within Fox

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President: Dan Cardone

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