Wow, we made it to 50! In 2020 we decided to use the SAS Engage Trivia app to start this thing called the SAS Bowl. Five years later we've learned a lot about SAS, passed out a lot of SAS swag, and had some fun. April's edition of the SAS Bowl features PROC HTTP. "See" you there.
Game Details
The SAS Support Community trivia event, SAS Bowl L, PROC HTTP is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 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 PROC HTTP
In today's world, information systems and environments do not stand on their own. The must communicate with other systems and environments. This is no different for SAS. This communication is performed using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). In SAS code, you can use PROC HTTP to make API calls to SAS Viya or to outside systems. To prepare for the game and learn more about PROC HTTP, refer to the following resources.
How to translate your cURL command into SAS code - SAS Users blog post
Using PROC HTTP 1 - Review of the HTTP Protocol - SAS Communities article
Calling REST API’s from SAS : Using proc http to extract report content - SAS Communities article
PROC HTTP SAS Documentation
The ABCs of PROC HTTP - SAS Global Forum paper
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 .
NJSUG is thrilled to announce that we will host our SPRING EVENT: Rising Talent in Statistical Programming. This is a free in-person event for statistical programmers in the pharmaceutical industry. This is an incredible opportunity to get insights of trends, new techniques, challenges, emerging tools, and also to connect with industry professionals who share passion. Please share it with anyone who might be interested.
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Hyatt House Branchburg/Bridgewater, NJ, 08876
9:00 am – 9:15 am Opening
9:15 am – 10:00 am Presentation: SAS®, SQL, R, and Python: We're All Friends
Speaker: Melodie Rush, SAS
10:00 am – 10:30 am Presentation: R Shiny Dev Process and Use Case
Speaker: Sri Pavan Vemuri, Regeneron
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:15 am Presentation: Gen AI in Biometrics : Transforming Clinical trials with Supercharged Efficiency and Innovation
Speaker: Kevin Lee
11:15 am – 11:55 am Panel Discussion: Navigating the Future of Statistical Programming: Skills, Tools, and Opportunities
Panelist: Sufang Huang, Sanofi; Shaveta Bansal, Merck; Benjamin Koch, Merck; Lynn Zhang, Merck; Sachin Tiwari, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
11:55 am – 12:00 pm Closing
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch and Networking
(Refreshments and Lunch will be provided)
To secure your spot, please register through the official link*: Registration Form.
*Registration is required, and spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon. This link is the sole official registration method. Once you have registered successfully, confirmation will be sent to your email as the proof of the event entry.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting event. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us: njsugcontact@gmail.com.
MSUG's 2025 1-Day SAS Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (pre- and post-conference training on May 20 and May 22) Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET Place: VisTaTech Center Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Rd Livonia, MI 48152 Cost: $50 on or before May 6, 2025; $95 after May 6, 2025 ; includes full breakfast and lunch. $10 students with proof of student status.
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Agenda
SAS Viya for SAS 9.4 Users: What You Need to Know - Melodie Rush, SAS
Fuzzy Matching with SAS® PROC SQL - Mark Jordan, SAS
A Fear of Missing Out and a Fear of Messing Up : A Strategic Roadmap for ChatGPT Integration at Work - Kevin Lee
Predicting the Impact of Storms on Utility Customers With Physics-Informed AI Using Weather Data - David Corliss, Grafham Analytics
Revelation and Exploration for COVID-19 Data: Visual Data Insights™ and an InfoGeographic Atlas - LeRoy Bessler
The Choice: Class X or Linear X in a Logistic Model - Bruce Lund
Creating Synthetic TimeSeries Data with SAS Viya - Dave Kestner, SAS
Inferring Ethnicity, Quantifying Disparate Impact, and Fair Lending Compliance - Keith Shields
Mobile Unit Optimization - Ben Murphy, SAS
Proven Practices for Predictive Modeling - Melodie Rush, SAS
Beyond Macro - Data-Driven Programming in SAS Viya - Mark Jordan, SAS
Leveraging Gen AI (ChatGPT, Gemini) API for Advanced Analysis in SAS, Python and R - Kevin Lee
Make Data Quickly Easily Understood - LeRoy Bessler
Lunch Keynote: AI Strategies for a Competitive Advantage - Mike Pflug, SAS
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Let's recap our what is due to be an incredible SAS Innovate 2025 event at SAS Bowl LI. It's gone by many names in the past, SUGI, SAS Global Forum, SAS Explore, but this year we'll continue our annual conference, SAS Innovate. The event is a data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users and SAS partners. The conference is scheduled for May 6-9 in Orlando, FL. For this SAS Bowl, we'll review all that goes on at SAS Innovate. Register for the event here.
Game Details
The SAS Support Community trivia event, SAS Bowl LI, SAS Innovate 2025 - Recap is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 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
At SAS Innovate, there's something for everyone and every role – from top executives to data scientists, engineers, and analysts to our partners across industries. Whether you’re flying solo or heading to Orlando with your entire team, it's a no-risk, all-reward opportunity to learn how to succeed with AI and analytics. Register for the in-person event here. If you're not able to make it to Orlando, you're in luck. All main-stage sessions and many breakout sessions will be live-streamed. Get registered here. Give us four days at SAS Innovate, and we know you’ll be all in on AI, too. Here are some resources to learn more about SAS Innovate to prepare for the SAS Bowl.
SAS Innovate 2025 home page
SAS Innovate 2025 Communities page
Meet our inspiring keynote speakers at SAS Innovate 2025
SAS Innovate 2025: Big ideas, big names, unforgettable experiences
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 .
