The Western Users of SAS Software 2018 conference is coming to Sacramento, CA, September 5-7. I have been to a lot of SAS conferences, but WUSS is always my favorite because it is big enough for me to learn a lot, but small enough to be really friendly. On Wednesday afternoon, I will once again […]
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WUSS 2016: The Papers
The Western Users of SAS Software 2016 conference is over. I have been to a lot of SAS conferences, but WUSS is always my favorite because it is big enough for me to learn a lot, but small enough to be really friendly. I’m already excited about next year’s conference in Long Beach, September 20-22. […]
Free Resources for Learning SAS (and Other Tips from SAS Authors)
In celebration of SAS Global Forum, the folks at SAS Press gathered tips from SAS Press authors. Here is my contribution: This is the best time ever to learn SAS! When I first encountered SAS, there were only two ways that I could get help. I could either ask another graduate student who might or […]
SAS Essentials
The SAS Essentials section at the Western Users of SAS Software conference was created for people who are new to SAS. Each year this section includes three core presentations designed to give both a broad overview and, at the same time, a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of SAS. For years I have thought about […]
SAS Essentials
The SAS Essentials section at the Western Users of SAS Software conference was created for people who are new to SAS. Each year this section includes three core presentations designed to give both a broad overview and, at the same time, a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of SAS. For years I have thought about […]
New Service Matches SAS Analysts and Employers
Analyst Finder is a new service created by well-known SAS programmer Art Tabachneck to help connect analytical professionals with potential employers. I asked Art a few questions: Why did you create Analyst Finder? The analytical community has helped me throughout my career; and, over the years, I have done my best to return the favor. […]
SAS Certification As a Tool for Professional Development
If you had told me a year ago that I would write a paper about SAS certification for the Western Users of SAS Software 2014 Educational Forum and Conference, I would have been very surprised! I became a SAS Certified Professional long ago, and that certification expired–long ago! However, in the past six months, both […]
Using PROC SGPLOT for Quick High-Quality Graphs
Soon I will travel to San Jose for the Western Users of SAS Software 2014 Educational Forum and Conference. I’m looking forward to doing a hands-on workshop on one of my favorite topics, ODS Graphics, specifically the PROCs SGPLOT and SGPANEL. Here is the abstract: New with SAS 9.2, ODS Graphics introduced a whole new […]