Title:  Statistics as an Enabling Discipline

Presenter:  Dr. William B. Smith, American Statistical Association (ASA)

Real-world examples and experiences will be presented in which effective use of statistical approaches provided insight.  These situations include the Firestone/Ford tire failure analysis, an oil well pipe corrosion challenge, the recent controversy over FBI chemical analysis of ammunition identification, a long term investigation of a bone strengthening dietary supplement for race horses, and advances in veterinary ophthalmology.  Open research opportunities and ASA's involvement in advancing the discipline will be shared.