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ASA Celebrates Distinguished Members, Award Winners
The American Statistical Association proudly honors individuals who exemplify excellence in leadership, service, and scientific contributions to the statistics field.
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Why I Am Optimistic
In her latest column, ASA President Jeri Mulrow makes the case for genuine optimism about the field. There has never been a more exciting or consequential time to be a statistician, she says.
Highlights of the ASA Board of Directors Meeting from April 17–18, 2026
The meeting included extending the eligibility period for the early-career membership rate and working on the development of an AI strategic plan.
Finding the Statistics in the Prelude
This month’s cover feature finds hidden patterns in Chopin’s “Preludes,” and you may be moved by the pattern more than the music itself.
Privacy and Confidentiality Committee Webinar Tackles ‘Statistical Purpose’
The ASA’s Privacy and Confidentiality Committee hosted a webinar exploring the concept of “statistical purpose” and why getting it right matters in today’s federal data landscape.
Survey Research Methods Section to Sponsor Multitude of Sessions at JSM
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring numerous sessions at JSM covering a wide range of topics, including integrating AI and machine learning into the survey lifecycle.
Celebrating Two Years of SDSA: Building Community and Advancing Aging Research
SDSA has grown to 454 members across five continents. In two years, the group has launched monthly webinars, hosted meetups, and created a spotlight series for early-career researchers.
This Month in Statistics History: Spotlight on Pride Month
This month, we honor the history and impact of LGBTQ+ statisticians and their contributions. The spotlight is shared by Edith Abbot, Evelyn Fix, F. N. David, Alan Turing, and Katherine Coman.
University of South Carolina Statistics Department Celebrates 40th Anniversary
In March, former faculty, alumni, and friends gathered on the campus of the University of South Carolina to celebrate the statistics department’s 40th anniversary with two days of retrospectives and presentations.
A Statistician’s Roadmap Toward an AI-Driven Paradigm for Precision Oncology
Lorin Crawford of Microsoft Research shared how statisticians are essential to making AI work for cancer research during the Dionne Price Public Lecture at the University of Kansas.
From Ideas to Impact: Lessons from a Student-Led Healthcare Innovation Challenge
The 3rd Annual Healthcare Innovation Challenge at Stony Brook University brought together students from across disciplines to tackle rehabilitation and recovery.
Webinar Explores How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare
As part of the AI-Era Career Journeys series, this webinar from the Caucus of Industry Representatives and NYC Chapter brought together experts who offered participants the benefits and risks of an AI‑driven future.
Data for Good and the Courts: The Science of Justice
David Corliss explores how statisticians and data scientists can support equity and fairness in the courts.
Winning Isn’t the Only Thing: Why Statisticians Must Separate Process from Outcome
In this month’s Deciding Factors column, MinJae Lee and Mark C. Otto make the case for separating process from outcome—in poker, in clinical trials, in wildlife management, and in everyday decisions.
The Empty Seat: A Commentary on the Absence of Black African Statisticians at the African International Conferences on Statistics (2014–2025)
Saralees Nadarajah and Samuel Manda examine a troubling pattern at the African International Conferences on Statistics from 2014 to 2025.
From Participation to Impact: Advancing Statistical Capacity in Africa
Since its launch in 2014, the African International Conference on Statistics has grown into a continent-wide conference.
A Statistician Is Not a Wrench! (An Allegory)
Nancy Geller, former ASA president, uses an allegory to tackle a frustration many statisticians know all too well: being called in after the data is collected.
Barry Graubard Honored with Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Research Methods
Barry I. Graubard, scientist emeritus at the National Cancer Institute, was named the 2026 recipient of the Monroe G. Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Research Methods.
Longtime Member David Swanson Honored with Distinguished Service Award
David A. Swanson recently received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from his undergraduate alma mater, Western Washington University.
Peter McCullagh to Give David Cox Foundations of Statistics Lecture
Peter McCullagh will deliver the David Cox Foundations of Statistics Lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston this August.
Hackathon Brings Students Together for Hands-On Coding
This hands-on hackathon brought students together to solve problems, sharpen skills, and learn from one another.
Obituary: William S. Cleveland
William S. Cleveland, Shanti S. Gupta Distinguished Professor of Statistics and courtesy professor of computer science at Purdue University, passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 83.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapter Members Give Awards at Science and Engineering Fair
The Detroit and Ann Arbor Chapters joined together in their annual tradition of being ASA professional awards judges at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair.
Alabama-Mississippi Chapter Conference Highlights Collaboration, Student Achievement
The University of Mississippi Department of Mathematics hosted the 2026 Annual Conference and Business Meeting of the Alabama–Mississippi Chapter on March 2, bringing together faculty, students, and professionals from across both states for a day of research, networking, and statistical collaboration.
Section on Statistical Learning and Data Science to Hold Conference in New York
The ASA Section on Statistical Learning and Data Science will hold the 2026 SLDS Conference November 1–3 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Events and Opportunities
If you haven’t heard, we’ve moved our offices down the street from where we used to be.
Meet New Member Chris Chung
A statistics student at North Carolina State University, Chung first turned to statistics to support his chemistry research, but now he’s driven to research ideas for statistics.
A Look Ahead: JSM 2026 Highlights in Boston
JSM 2026 is bringing together the brightest minds in statistics and data science for inspiring talks. Make sure you don’t miss them and a few uniquely Boston experiences.