If you’ve been to a Discovery Summit, you know what you have to look forward to. One of the best parts of the conference is meeting other smart, curious people who are interested in discovering cool things in data. Even the introverts come out of their shells when around hundreds
What’s more satisfying than attending a Discovery Summit event? Presenting at one! I know, I know. That’s an honor reserved for the best and the brightest analytic thinkers in the world. Before you say you’re not up for it, answer this question: Do you have a story of data discovery
At Discovery Summit Europe last March, I met many amazing people. You may not remember me, but I remember you. We met during delicious dinners, perky plenaries, and thought-provoking paper and poster presentations. Oh, and we bonded over a lovely glass of red wine or two, if I remember correctly.
Some mornings over coffee or tea, my husband asks me what I’ll be doing that day. I like this exercise because it helps me get mentally prepared for the various meetings and projects that await me in the office. Usually, I only make it to my 10:30 appointment before he
Two keynotes were presented in English, two in Japanese. Yet nothing was lost in translation. Well, maybe a joke or two fell a bit flat. But for the most part, simultaneous translations bridged the language gap at Discovery Summit Japan. The Nov. 7 event was the first time the conference
We know the timing for our first-ever European Discovery Summit call for papers wasn’t ideal. Basically, it spans the entire summer holiday season. But luckily for all of the JMP champions in Europe, you have a bit of time left. Before settling back into your regular work routine, take a
This is an awkward time to write a pro-Brussels piece. The soccer player of my house (right) is quite upset, pacing around, trying to get over the heartbreaking, nail-biting World Cup loss that ended with the USA down one goal to Belgium’s two – and all of those goals scored
I zone out when my colleagues go on and on about North Carolina college basketball. With mascots like Blue Devils and Demon Deacons, you’d think it would be more fun to me than it is. Add to that the fact that my university days were not spent at any of
“Know Your Power” is the slogan of the first-ever Women in Statistics conference to be held in Cary, North Carolina, just across the street from SAS headquarters. The May 15-17 conference is a celebration of women in statistics, and the program promises to highlight achievements and career interests of women
If you know my colleague Lou Valente, you won’t be surprised to learn that he had an off-the-wall idea. He’s always coming up with cool and creative ways to think about things. But the idea I’m talking about keeps coming back to me – not crazy enough to dismiss, but