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Celebrating Black History Month 2026
In celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the statistics field and the lasting impact of their work on research, education, and society.
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Celebrating Black History Month 2026
In celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the statistics field and the lasting impact of their work on research, education, and society.
Black History Month: Honoring the Past and Present
ASA President Jeri Mulrow highlights the stories of several Black statisticians and data scientists for Black History Month.
ASA GivesBack’s Year in Review
ASA Gives Back had a busy 2025. Read a recap of the year’s events and see the winners of their year-end haiku and meme contest.
Call for Papers: Statistics for Astronomical Imaging Data
The ASA journal Statistics and Data Science in Imaging is planning a special issue on statistics for astronomical imaging data.
‘Significance’ Highlights | From Santa Claus to Taylor Swift: What the Data Reveals
This issue of Significance Magazine features two global superstars: Santa Claus and Taylor Swift.
This Month in Statistics History: Black History Month
This month, we highlight the contributions of seven pioneering Black and African American statisticians.
Statisticians’ Future in the Pharmaceutical Industry: From Data Analysts to Strategic Partners
Today’s statisticians are stepping more into the spotlight, helping shape actual decisions that drive drug development forward—from early discovery through regulatory hurdles and beyond.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take II: Communities in Action—A Conversation with ASA President Jeri Mulrow
On a recent episode of the “Practical Significance” podcast, cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcomed ASA President Jeri Mulrow, who shared her thoughts about leadership, service, and the evolving role of statistics. She also called on fellow members to participate in her presidential initiative, Communities in Action.
JSDSE Highlights | Generative AI’s Role, Gaps in Ecosystem for Data Science Education in Newest Issue
The first issue of Volume 34 of the “Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education” features content relating to the role of generative AI in facilitating statistical thinking for students.
Data Rescue Goes Local
Data rescue is one of the greatest Data for Good success stories of the past year. Efforts to save data across the US federal system from deletion and dilution, as well as lessen the diminishment of staff, resources, and impact, continue into 2026 on a state and local level.
Statistics in the Age of AI
Jae-Kwang Kim offers his thoughts about the potential evolution of university statistics departments as they face the environmental shifts of AI.
Obituary: Paul Rathouz
Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Surveys and Big Data: A Partnership for Better Science in 2026
Survey Research Methods Section Publications Officer Emily Berg advocates for the importance of survey statisticians and invites them to consider joining SRMS.
An Interview with Marcia Levenstein, NYC Chapter Treasurer and Longtime ASA Member
Biostatistician, bioethicist, longtime ASA member, and NYC Chapter Treasurer Marcia Levenstein answers questions about the chapter in light of its 90th year.
ASA NYC Chapter Members Celebrate 90 Years
The New York City Chapter of the American Statistical Association hosted its 90th anniversary gathering at the Sahara Turkish Restaurant on December 12, 2025. The room was filled with longtime and current ASA members from various sectors.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
The quarterly Statistical Learning and Data Science journal will launch in July, a new Telling Our Stories video has been released, and the 2026 Annual Symposium on Risks and Opportunities of AI in Pharmaceutical Medicine has been announced.
Anny-Claude Joseph
Drawn to math and real-world problem-solving, Anny-Claude Joseph earned a doctorate in biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Now, as a faculty member at Wellesley College, she mentors students inspired to pursue careers in public service.
Maria Tackett
From an early age, Maria Tackett felt a passion for math, particularly solving puzzle-like problems. Now an associate professor of the practice at Duke University, she mentors students and collaborates with them to reach their goals.
James McCune Smith
James McCune Smith was the first professionally trained Black physician to practice in the United States. Smith’s work pioneered the use of statistical evidence to evaluate the efficacy of medical treatments and dismantle racist claims of Black biological inferiority.
Brittney Bailey
Brittney Bailey pursued graduate study at The Ohio State University, ultimately transitioning to a PhD program in biostatistics. Today, at Amherst College, Bailey advances research in mental health and aging.
Charles Bernard Bell Jr.
Charles Bernard Bell Jr. was a pioneering statistician elected as an ASA Fellow and an Institute of Mathematical Statistics Honored Fellow. Bell earned his doctorate in mathematical statistics from the University of Notre Dame in 1953.
William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard and one of the founders of the NAACP. He pioneered the development of sociology as a scientific discipline, using sophisticated statistical methods and infographics.
Ott Scholarship Applications Open Until June 15
Applications are sought for the $7,500 Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for graduate students in applied statistics, quality management, and related fields.
Q&A with ASA Founder Mark Glickman
Harvard statistician and Glicko rating system creator Mark Glickman reflects on his career, consulting work, and creative passions after receiving the 2025 ASA Founders Award. He shares insights on statistical modeling and expert testimony, as well as his interests in chess, music, and magic.