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Re: SAS Bowl XL, SAS Innovate 2024 - Recap

nbrucken — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:56:37 GMT

I'm not able to register for the event, though- browser keeps blocking third-party cookies, and when I unblock the site, it gives me an error saying it can't log in to Microsoft. Chrome doesn't even open the registration page. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nancy

SAS Viya at SAS Innovate - What’s New in Data & AI

thiago — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:02:02 GMT

Want to know what’s new in SAS Viya? In this SAS Viya Release Highlights Show, we’re packing our bags and heading to Las Vegas to showcase the latest SAS Viya announcements. We’ll be covering what’s new when it comes to SAS Viya Workbench, generative AI, copilots and even dive into topics like quantum computing. You’ll hear from SAS experts about how SAS is investing in these exciting technology areas.

SESUG 2024

ShelleySessoms — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:55:17 GMT

We are so excited to have our in person conference in Bethesda, Maryland in Sepember of 2024!

SESUG registration for the 2024 Conference is now open!

What’s New for SESUG 2024

Featured Paper Competition
New and Revised Academic Sections
Revised Grant Application and Perks
Quick Hit Presentations–which do not require a paper submission
Expanded Networking Opportunities

SESUG 2024 will be held at the North Bethesda Marriott!

BASUG: History Carried Forward, Future Carried Back: Mixing Time Series of Differing Frequencies

ShelleySessoms — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:32:20 GMT

Many programming tasks require merging time series of varying frequency. For instance you might have three datasets (YEAR, QTR, and MONTH) of data, each with eponymous frequency and sorted by common id and date variables. Producing a monthly file with the most recent quarterly and yearly data is a hierarchical last-observation-carried-forward (LOCF) task. Or you may have three irregular times series (ADMISSIONS, SERVICES, TESTRESULTS), in which you want to capture the latest data from each source at every date encountered (event-based LOCF). These are tasks often left poorly optimized by most SQL-based languages, in which row order is ignored in the interests of optimizing table manipulation.

This presentation shows how to use conditional SET statements in the SAS® DATA step to update specific portions of the program data vector (i.e. the YEAR variables or the QTR variables) to carry forward low frequency data to multiple subsequent high frequency records. A similar approach works just as well for carrying forward data from irregular time series. We’ll also show how to use “sentinel variables” as a means of controlling the maximum time-span data is carried forward, i.e. how to remove historical data that has become “stale.” Finally, we will demonstrate how to modify these techniques to carry future observations backward, without re-sorting data.

Presented by Mark Keintz

Mark Keintz has been using SAS® since it was documented in one book. His interests are largely in development of applications for financial research and education, addressed in several presentations at SAS Global Forums and various regional SAS user groups. Mark's primary SAS expertise is in DATA step programming, hash programming techniques, efficient use of large data sets, and macro programming.

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WUSS Virtual: Mastering Oncology Studies: A Comprehensive Guide for Programmers & Biostatisticians

ShelleySessoms — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:38:40 GMT

Compared to other therapeutic studies, oncology studies are generally complex and difficult for programmers and statisticians. There is more to understand and to know such as different clinical study types, specific data collection points and analysis. In this seminar, programmers and statisticians will learn oncology specific knowledge in clinical studies and will understand a holistic view of oncology studies from data collection, CDISC datasets, and analysis. Programmers and statisticians will also find out what makes oncology studies unique and learn how to lead oncology study projects effectively.

The seminar will cover four different sub types and their response criteria guidelines. The first sub type, Solid Tumor study, usually follows RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumor). The second sub type, Immunotherapy study, usually follows irRC (immune-related Response Criteria). The third sub type, Lymphoma study, usually follows Cheson. Lastly, Leukemia studies follow study specific guidelines (e.g., IWCLL for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia). The seminar will show how to use response criteria guidelines for data collections and response evaluation.

Programmers and statisticians will learn how to create SDTM tumor specific datasets (RS, TU, TR), what SDTM domains are used for certain data collection, and what Controlled Terminology (e.g., CR, PR, SD, PD, NE) will be applied. They will also learn how to create Time-to-Event ADaM datasets from SDTM domains and how to use ADaM datasets to derive efficacy analysis (e.g., OS, PFS, TTP, ORR, DFS) and Kaplan Meier Curves using SAS Procedures such as PROC LIFETEST and PHREG.

Finally, programmers and statistician will understand how to build end-to-end standards driven oncology studies from protocol, study sub-types, response criteria, data collection, SDTM, ADaM to analysis.

Presented by Kevin Lee.

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WUSS Virtual: Advanced SAS Macro Language Techniques for Building Dynamic Programs

ShelleySessoms — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:25:04 GMT

This seminar shows you how to take advantage of SAS Macro Language capabilities that enable you to write dynamic programs and applications. By mastering the concepts and techniques presented in this class your programs will become free of hard-coded data dependencies, thus eliminating the need to re-write the code every time a data set name, variable name, or other data attribute changes. Topics will include how to build and process macro variable lists, using the macro language to control the data environment, using control files, working with datasets and libraries in the macro language, accessing the SAS data dictionaries, and other miscellaneous macro topics that will help you create dynamic code. Let “them” change the project’s specifications as often as “they” want … your code is ready!

Presented by Josh Horstman.

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SAS Bowl XL, SAS Innovate 2024 - Recap

joeFurbee — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:46:36 GMT

We learned so much and had so much fun at SAS Innovate 2024. So many activities, so many announcements. We're going to try and cover as many highlights as we can in May's rendition of the SAS Bowl.

Game Details

The SAS Support Community trivia event, SAS Bowl XL, SAS Innovate 2024 - Recap is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. ET.
Register for the event and receive an invite to a Microsoft Teams meeting and a calendar event.
On game day, join the Teams meeting and access the game here.

More on SAS Innovate Highlights

Starting off the week was the SAS Hackathon Boot Camp and education workshops. Wednesday started off with the general session and then breakout sessions in the afternoon. At any point you could visit the Innovation Hub. The activities in the Hub are too numerous to count. You could attend one of the scores of Super Demos, visit a booth, get your virtual bobble head made, etc. Watching SAS CTO, Bryan Harris, burn his taste bud on hot wings was also a highlight. And finally, all the technology announcements, including: SAS Viya Workbench, SAS Viya Copilot, SAS Enterprise Guide on SAS Viya, and so many more.

Weren't able to make it to SAS Innovate? Here's a link to On-Demand sessions (registration required). You can watch all the general sessions as well as some select breakout session.

SAS Innovate 2024 On-Demand

SAS Bowl and event details

For those who may be new to the SAS Bowl, you can find game history and specifics in this Community memo. There you'll also find links to previous events, which include recordings.

Register for the event and receive an invite with game details and a Teams meeting link. On game day, Join the TEAMS meeting to play, and show off your SAS and worldly knowledge while competing for bragging rights and SAS Community game gear.

WUSS Virtual: Navigating ChatGPT in Biometrics: Unlocking Data Insights for Practical Application

ShelleySessoms — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:19:16 GMT

ChatGPT is at the forefront of the next revolution, and in this class, we’re about to embark on a journey that will demystify this remarkable technology. Imagine a virtual assistant that can comprehend and generate human-like text from Clinical Trial Data, a tool that can answer questions about specific patients, write SAS/R/Python codes, assist in content creation such as tables/listing/graphs, and even unleash its creativity in the realm of art. To truly harness its potential, you need to understand how to use ChatGPT in the art of prompt engineering, application development using ChatGPT API in Python/SAS and fine-tuning ChatGPT with your own data. In the class, we will embark on an exploration of ChatGPT that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage its capabilities effectively while ensuring ethical and responsible use.

The class will cover various aspects of Large Language Models (LLM), with a focus on ChatGPT. It will begin with an introduction to LLM. The class then delves into ChatGPT, explaining its purpose, development history, and potential impact on organizations and individuals. The class will explore ChatGPT applications, including website prompts, API integration, Python coding and fine-tuning, and presents use cases ranging from simple inquiries, SAS coding, SAS migration to R/Python, to art generation. There’s an emphasis on how to effectively use ChatGPT through prompt engineering techniques. Concerns regarding ChatGPT, such as data privacy, bias, and ethical considerations, will be addressed. Finally, the class touches on enterprise-level ChatGPT implementation, discussing risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

After attending the class, you will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the LLM and ChatGPT phenomenon, including its architecture, practical use cases, prompt engineering, and API applications using Python/SAS. You will learn practical skills to effectively utilize ChatGPT in various domains, from effective prompts, content development, coding, art generation and more. Furthermore, you will gain insights into the ethical considerations surrounding LLM and ChatGPT, encompassing data privacy, bias, and regulatory compliance. You will also be equipped with knowledge about enterprise-level ChatGPT implementation and risk mitigation strategies. Ultimately, this class will empower you to leverage ChatGPT’s transformative potential while adhering to ethical and responsible ChatGPT practices in Biometric Department.

Presented by Kevin Lee.

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What’s New in SAS Optimization?

AliceYuan — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:22:30 GMT

Join this webinar to learn more about how SAS Optimization continues to improve on its powerful modeling language with unified access to a broad suite of solvers.

You will learn about:

All the ways SAS Optimization is changing.
Recently added features, including a conic optimization solver and an automated Benders decomposition algorithm.
SAS Optimization performance improvements.

How Do I Streamline AI Project Workflows?

AliceYuan — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:18:06 GMT

Join this webinar with SAS and Microsoft to learn about the flexibility, efficiency and scalability of combining SAS Event Stream Processing with ONNX Runtime and Microsoft Azure, addressing common challenges in AI model deployment and execution.

You will learn to:

Streamline AI project workflows by integrating SAS Event Stream Processing with ONNX Runtime and Microsoft Azure.
Integrate ONNX Runtime with SAS Event Stream Processing to create real-time streaming analytics with simplified testing and deployment on a variety of hardware alignments.
Jump-start projects with sample projects and code examples on GitHub to deploy ONNX models efficiently and effectively.

SAS® Enterprise Guide® Is Now Integrated With SAS® Viya® 4

AliceYuan — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:08:59 GMT

Join this webinar to hear more about the benefits of the SAS Enterprise Guide integration with Viya 4.

You will learn how to:

Run existing SAS Enterprise Guide projects on a SAS Viya 4 server.
Accomplish more, more easily with the modern capabilities and architecture of SAS Viya 4.
Take advantage of SAS Cloud Analytic Services.

How Can You Use Deep Learning for Personalized Pricing and Revenue Optimization?

AliceYuan — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:04:58 GMT

Join this webinar to hear how you can use the power of machine learning and apply its capabilities to achieve personalized pricing.

You will learn:

To adapt ideas from machine learning for econometrics in order to answer what-if questions.
How the DEEPPRICE procedure in SAS Econometrics enables you to apply machine learning.
How PROC DEEPPRICE accounts for individual variability among customers for personalized pricing and revenue optimization.

RTSUG Webinar: Intro to Coding in SAS Viya

ShelleySessoms — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:36:26 GMT

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Time: Noon to 1pm ET

Title: Intro to Coding in SAS Viya

Where: Virtual meeting on Zoom; email researchtrianglesasusersgroup@gmail.com for the Zoom info!

Presenter: Charu Shankar, SAS Sr. Technical Training Consultant

Description:

Can I use my existing SAS code in SAS Viya? What's a Cloud Analytic Server(CAS)? How's SAS 9 different from CAS. What is a Compute Server? What is the advantage of learning to speak in SAS Viya? These are some of the questions top of mind for the Classic SAS 9 User who has a solid foundation in SAS 9 & isn't sure how things integrate with existing SAS code. Learn through the yummy analogies of SAS instructor-yoga teacher & chef, Charu who drew from her experience of cooking in a yoga retreat in the bahamas for over 300 guests to understand the distinction between SAS & CAS. You too can learn the concepts. if techie terminology has your head all wound up in circles, then this session is just for you. Learn how you can stretch your knowledge of SAS programming concepts to beautifully write CAS code with just a few simple tweaks.. all this & much more in this session, All levels welcome. Some basic knowledge of SAS programming will help you get more value out of this session.

Free Webinar from Michigan SAS User Group

ShelleySessoms — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:41:17 GMT

Join MSUG for their NEXT MEETING- a Free Webinar!

Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM ET
Place: Online
Cost: Free! However, please register by Tuesday, April 23 in order to receive the webinar link. Webinar information will be sent out on Wednesday, April 24.

Agenda

Regression Models for Count Data - Jason Brinkley, Abt Associates

Outcomes in the form of counts are becoming an increasingly popular metric in a wide variety of fields. For example, studying the number of hospital, emergency room, or in-patient doctor’s office visits has been a major focal point for many recent health studies. Many investigators want to know the impact of many different variables on these counts and help describe ways in which interventions or therapies might bring those numbers down. Traditional least squares regression was the primary mechanism for studying this type of data for decades. However, alternative methods were developed some time ago that are far superior for dealing with this type of data. The focus of this paper is to illustrate how count regression models can outperform traditional methods while utilizing the data in a more appropriate manner. Poisson Regression and Negative Binomial Regression are popular techniques when the data are overdispersed and using Zero-Inflated techniques for data with many more zeroes than is expected under traditional count regression models. These examples are applied to studies with real data.

Re: From Zero to SAS: Using SAS Tasks to Summarize and Manipulate Your Data

Quentin — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:18:02 GMT

@petersbl52 see SAS On Demand for Academics: https://support.sas.com/en/software/ondemand-for-academics-support.html

It's free to all who want to learn. You don't need to be affiliated with a college or university.

Re: From Zero to SAS: Using SAS Tasks to Summarize and Manipulate Your Data

petersbl52 — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:48:17 GMT

prior to the webinar, is there a SAS Studio software available (for trial use) that I can install in my PC to get a little familiar with it at least? if there is, can someone direct me where and how to get and install it? thank you!

Iowa SAS Users Group: The 14th One-Day Conference

ShelleySessoms — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:13:44 GMT

This year's annual Iowa SAS® Users Group conference will be held on May 13th, 2024. Our in-person conference is a great opportunity for Iowa SAS® users and their colleagues and friends to get together for team building, to network and meet or get reacquainted with other fellow SAS® users, exchange ideas, and potentially discover and/or share job/contracting opportunities.

The program will allow you to choose from 3 concurrent presentation sessions that will be held in separate rooms. Presentation sessions are scheduled to allow for 10 minute breaks in between sessions. This year, we have invited SAS speakers, Lincoln H. Groves, Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson and Charu Shankar. We also welcome back professional trainer/"SASNerd" Kirk Lafler, and will also have local SAS® guru Simon Geletta joining us to share some of his knowledge with us as well.

During morning registration time and lunch break, you will have a valuable opportunity to share concepts and ideas, and for networking, to expand your familiarity with your fellow SAS® users within the community here in the Des Moines Metro area. We encourage you to bring your business cards and expand your network within the SAS® community. There will be a bulletin board where contract opportunities, related events, and other announcements can be affixed. We also encourage hiring managers and consultants seeking contracts to bring your job requirements in hard copy for distribution.

We'll end the conference by holding a closing session where door-prizes (which include a laptop computer and much, much more) are given away before we wrap up the conference. You don't want to miss the closing session, so stick around!

To view the full Conference Program please go to https://www.iowasasuser.org

Register today!

Nebraska SAS Users Group (NEBSUG) One-Day SAS Conference

ShelleySessoms — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:09:15 GMT

The 2024 Nebraska SAS Users Group (NEBSUG) will be hosting its One-Day SAS Conference on Tuesday, May 14th at the Thompson Alumni Center at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Registration is free - please tell your friends and colleagues! There will be something for both new and experienced SAS users. Basic details are below - for more information, including presentation titles, click on the registration link.

What: The 2024 Nebraska SAS User Group One-Day Conference
When: Tuesday, May 14^th from 8:50 am - 4:00 pm (check-in starts at 8:00 am)
Where: University of Nebraska Omaha Thompson Alumni Center, right off 67th and Dodge
Format: In-person or Virtual (only some of the presentations will be available virtually)

Cost: Free!

Online Registration: https://unmcredcap.unmc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=XWA7XYHD8FHYJREN

Come spend a day with fellow SAS programmers to network and learn from some of the best and brightest.

SAS Viya Jobs in Excel, SAS Enterprise Guide on SAS Viya | SAS Viya January & February 2024 Release

thiago — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:25 GMT

Want to know what’s new in SAS Viya? In this SAS Viya Release Highlights Show, you’ll learn about new capabilities in SAS for Microsoft 365, SAS Studio, SAS Model Manager and SAS Information Governance. Plus, we’ll hear from our resident SAS expert about SAS Visual Analytics expression editor improvements, new SAS Studio steps and custom steps. Then, in the Release Talk, we’ll hear all about the brand new SAS Enterprise Guide integration with SAS Viya.

Re: Generative KI: Use Cases mit SAS Viya

SumanE — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:18:57 GMT

Happy to move forward with the team