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‘See Different’: Statisticians with Disabilities Share Their Stories, Discuss Inclusivity
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Committee on Statistics and Disability highlights three statisticians and data scientists with disabilities: Andrew Gelman, Kyle Keane, and Erin Chapman.
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Translating Data Science into Public Health Action: Lessons and Reflections on Academic–Industry Partnerships
Collaborations between academia and industry in nutrition and health data science are shaped by a fundamental tension—academia seeks to generate generalizable knowledge, while industry is driven to produce timely, actionable, and consumer-relevant solutions. Rather than being a flaw, this difference is a defining feature.
This Month in Statistics History: Pioneers of Statistics Education
Read about major landmarks in the history of statistics education in America and the contributions of notable statistics educators in This Month in Statistics History, celebrating World Teachers Day and World Statistics Day.
Turning the Page Together: Connection and Conversation with the ASA Book Club
ASA Book Club Executive Officer Eunhee Kim details her goals in leading the group, as well as several recent ASA Book Club selections.
‘Significance’ Highlights | From Album Closers to the Boardroom: Inside September ‘Significance’
The September issue of “Significance” includes pieces on dubious statistical reasoning used against federal workers, radiation in Fukushima, album closing tracks, and more.
Meeting the Moment: ASA Community Efforts to Modernize Federal Statistics
“Modernizing the Federal Statistical System: A Roadmap for Action” recommends 30 actions to support a more adaptive and resilient federal statistical system in light of recent challenges and disruptions.
Statistics from the Road | Honoring George Cobb: A Lasting Legacy in Statistics Education
The ASA Legacy Page program’s most recent addition brings together memories and reflections that celebrate George Cobb’s life, career, and lasting influence on the profession of statistics.
Workshop Examines Future of Statistics and Data Science Graduate Education
Faculty leaders from 35 statistics and data science programs met March 20 at Washington University in St. Louis for a workshop to identify emerging challenges, share best practices, and formulate action plans for graduate education.
Highlights of the July 31–August 1, 2026, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The board met prior to the start of JSM 2026 at the Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel.
Reenvisioning NCES to Build a Stronger Education Data Ecosystem
In August, the American Statistical Association released “A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics,” a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. Input and feedback from the ASA community is encouraged.
JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT: ‘Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics’
The ”Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics” presents the very latest techniques on improving and extending the use of computational and graphical methods in statistics and data analysis. The latest issue contains research articles spanning statistical learning, Bayesian computation, networks, functional and spatial data, streaming data, clinical-trial design, and high-dimensional inference.
‘Practical Significance’ | Take Two—Pop Quiz: What Should Every Student Know About Data and Computing?
On a recent episode of the ”Practical Significance” podcast, Anna Bargagliotti and Nick Horton discussed the National Academies report, “Data and Computing in K–12 Education: Foundational Competencies 2026,” including the report’s seven foundational competencies designed to give students the knowledge and skills to navigate an increasingly data-rich and technology-driven world.
Statistical Practice | The Diagnostic Said It Was Fine: Why the Standard Collinearity Check Passes Two Variables That Are Nearly the Same
Somewhere in your last analysis, there might be two predictors that are almost the same variable, and the collinearity check you ran to catch it told you everything was fine. It wasn’t lying. The calculation was right. The scale it reports on is the problem. Here’s how Harshit Singh and Simoni Pant found out.
Events and Opportunities
A mid-year update on the health of federal statistics, data science certification, and upcoming events.
Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Actions All of Us Can Take Today
With COVID-19 still fresh in our minds and the summer of cyclospora barely in the rearview, there is much Data for Good advocates can do to support a rapid and effective response to new public health threats.
Don’t Just Spin the Bottle: Values, Objectives, and the Cheshire Cat
Values tell you where you want to get to. Without them, we are just spinning the bottle. Objectives turn those values into directions, and this article focuses on them.
JSM Sessions Commit to JEDI Themes
JSM 2026 in Boston included a wide range of sessions and programming focused on the JEDI themes of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
As AI Does More Analytics, What Should Statisticians Do More Of?
AI can generate code, fit competing models, produce visualizations, and summarize results at a speed that would have been difficult to imagine not long ago. For statisticians, this raises an uncomfortable but useful question: As AI does more analytics, what should statisticians do more of?
JSM 2026: Communities in Action Draws Thousands to Boston
The 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings brought together more than 5,500 statisticians and data scientists from academia, industry, and government to Boston this past August. Read a recap of this year’s major events and see photos from the conference.
Linda Young Named West Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumni
ASA Founder and Fellow Linda Young was named one of West Texas A&M University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni. Young earned her bachelor’s and master’s in mathematics at WT A&M.
Two Given Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for 2025–2026 Academic Year
Each year, the Ellis Ott Scholarship Governing Committee awards two $7,500 scholarships to promising master’s and PhD candidates pursuing advanced degrees in statistics and related disciplines. This year’s recipients are Blessed Mbogo and Aubree Krager.
Noel Cressie Honored with Jerome Sacks Award
Distinguished professor Noel Cressie at the University of Wollongong has been awarded the 2026 Jerome Sacks Award. The Sacks award recognizes sustained, high-quality, cross-disciplinary research involving the statistical sciences.
Nominations Sought for 2028 Waksberg Award
The journal “Survey Methodology” established an annual invited paper series in honor of the late Joseph Waksberg to recognize his outstanding contributions to survey statistics and methodology. Each year, a prominent survey statistician is chosen to write a paper that reviews the development and current state of an important topic in survey statistics and methodology.
Call for Nominations: C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize
Members of the Rao Prize Committee are accepting nominations for the C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize for Outstanding Research in Statistics. Submissions are due January 15, 2027.
Revisiting a Conversation Worth Sharing
ASA President Jeri Mulrow shares a JSM TV conversation with President’s Invited Address speaker Peggy Carr in this month’s President’s Corner.
Henry Kranendonk on the Purpose and Process of Teaching Statistics
Veteran educator Henry Kranendonk reflects on his journey as a teacher and why helping students understand the importance of statistics is just as important as teaching them how to use it.
Jerry Moreno: An Architect of Modern Statistics Education
Jerry Moreno reflects on a 58-year career dedicated to helping students move beyond memorizing formulas to developing statistical thinking skills.
Patrick Hopfensperger: Bridging the Gap from State Standards to Teaching Statistical Thinking in the Classroom
For decades, Patrick Hopfensperger has helped educators bring statistical thinking into classrooms. Here, he shares why and how involving students helps develop their skills.