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Math and Statistics Awareness Month: The Power of Many
This April, celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month by highlighting how data powers daily community life.
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What Makes a Statistician?
Jeri Mulrow reflects on professional identity, graduate school choices, internships, and job search strategies in a world where rigorous statistical thinking has never been more in demand.
‘JASA’ Special Issue Explores the Role of Statistical Science in AI Revolution
This special issue explores how the statistical community can shape the future of artificial intelligence through rigorous methodology, trustworthy systems, and deeper integration between statistical theory and AI’s computational power.
Amplify Our Voice: Become an ASA Social Media Ambassador
Join our new social media ambassador program and share ASA information across LinkedIn, BlueSky, Instagram, and Facebook to help increase connection among the statistical community.
Cochran Applies Statistical Expertise to Disaster Risk Reduction in The Gambia
ASA member Jim Cochran traveled to The Gambia to apply his statistical expertise to helping rural villages gain access to reliable, potable water.
Leaders on Leadership, Careers, and the Future of Statistics
Two ASA Caucus of Industry Representatives board members Joseph Cappelleri of Pfizer and Ginger Holt of Databricks share insights on leadership, career growth, and the evolving skills statisticians need to thrive in industry.
Advancing Precision Medicine Through Data and AI: A Conversation with Jing Huang
ASA Fellow Jing Huang discusses her work leading data and AI strategy to advance precision medicine for transplant patients.
Spring Training for Your Giving Strategy
After recent tax changes, ASA Director of Development Amanda Malloy outlines how donors—whether they itemize or not—can adjust their charitable giving strategy to maximize tax benefits while supporting the ASA.
Gertrude Cox Scholarship Recipients Reflect on Growth, Mentorship
Abigail Loe and Olivia McGough received the 2025 Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship. Here, they talk about what life has been like since then.
This Month in Statistics History: The Origin of Math Symbols
Penny S. Reynolds traces how today’s familiar math symbols evolved over centuries from ancient Egyptian glyphs and verbose medieval texts to standardized notation.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take II, Volume 1: A Conversation with the Editors of ‘ASA Discoveries’
“ASA Discoveries” is the American Statistical Association’s new open-access journal designed to publish innovative work that doesn’t fit traditional journal molds.
AI Projects for Earth Day
This Earth Day, AI-driven citizen science tools are empowering millions to protect our planet, proving that technology and nature can work hand in hand.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Career Advancement with JEDI
The JEDI Professional Development Committee is expanding its efforts in 2026 to support career growth, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion across the statistics and data science community.
eCOTS 2026 to Spark Joy, Discovery in a World of AI
Registration is open for the 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics, which will focus on sparking joy and discovery in statistics education amid the rise of AI.
STATBOLIC 2026 Advances Statistical Science in Cardiometabolic Drug Development
The conference—dedicated to advancing statistical innovation in cardiometabolic drug development—brought together industry, academic, and regulatory statisticians committed to advancing treatments for metabolic disorders.
Last Call to Register for SDSS 2026 in Milwaukee
The conference brings together data scientists, statisticians, and computer scientists for short courses, keynotes, and networking opportunities centered on the evolving role of AI.
Obituary: Norman Phillip Ross
Norman Phillip Ross, pioneering chief statistician of the US Environmental Protection Agency and ASA fellow, passed away in November, leaving a legacy in environmental statistics and public health.
Obituaries: James Hunter Clair
Jim Clair passed away in October. He enjoyed snowboarding, surfing, and puzzles. He also raised two scarlet macaws, caring for them for more than 47 years.
Survey Research Methods Section Looks Toward JSM
The Survey Research Methods Section is gearing up for JSM 2026 in Boston this August, with five invited sessions and student award winners already announced.
Deadline Approaches for Health Science Award Nominations
Nominations are open until May 1 for three of the Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section’s annual awards.
Professional Opportunities
QuantCo is hiring a quantitative researcher in Cambridge, Massachusetts (telecommuting within the US allowed).
Recognizing the ASA’s Longtime Members
Each year, the ASA recognizes all members reaching a milestone of 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of membership. All longtime members are also extended an invitation to a reception at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings.
Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating remarkable women in statistics, biostatistics, and data science. As mentors, educators, and influencers, they’ve shaped the field in countless ways. Read their journeys and learn about their incredible achievements.
Donna Brogan
Denied technical roles early in her career, Donna Brogan went on to earn a PhD and became a pioneer in biostatistics and women’s health. As a founder of the Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science, her legacy reaches far beyond her research.
Grace Wahba
While working full time and raising a child, Grace Wahba earned advanced degrees, completing her PhD at Stanford. She pioneered smoothing splines, shaping modern nonparametric regression and leaving a lasting imprint on data analysis and machine learning.