Virtually every aspect of US society faces questions with important implications for our economy, health, security, individual prosperity, happiness, and ability to plan for the future. Statistical data created by the various levels of government have traditionally played a key role in addressing such complex questions. The Links Lecture Award was created in 2017 by the American Statistical Association to honor the significant contributions of three pioneers who advanced the US federal statistical system’s ability to meet these data demands—Constance Citro, Robert Graves, and Fritz Scheuren.

Each year, the award recognizes an individual, regardless of seniority, who has made a significant contribution to advancing official statistics and whose work and vision offer the promise to advance the role of official statistics in addressing critical data needs.

Deadline: March 1

Questions

The ASA is tracking how effective it is in attracting gender diversity in its awards. 

The following information will be kept private and secure and will not be used for a discriminatory purpose.

It will be used by the Committee on Women in Statistics to make recommendations to the ASA Board of Directors. No information identifying specific individuals will be given to this committee.  Please ask your candidate their preference for this selection.

Nominations should appear in the following order as a single .pdf file:

• Nominating letter
• Candidate’s CV
• One letter of support 

In no more than two pages, the nomination and supporting letters should address the following points:

• The nominee’s professional experiences that are most relevant for the award
• The way in which the nominee’s lecture could advance official statistics
• The nominee’s ability to deliver a highly motivating lecture