A $300 prize will be awarded to the author of the JSM poster that includes a Statistical Significance piece judges decide describes the best contribution of statistics to society. What constitutes a Statistical Significance piece? Statistical Significance is a one-page illustration of the value of statistics to society within the context of the research problem dealt with in the poster submitted for […]
Archives for January 2025
Donna Brogan
Over nearly four decades, Brogan made significant contributions to biostatistics, particularly in sample survey design and public health research, including work that informed breast cancer studies and population-level health data.
New ASA Journal a Dedicated Platform for Quantitative Scientists
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the use of statistical methods for analyzing imaging data across various disciplines. Currently, imaging data is used in areas such as neuroimaging (using various modalities), medical imaging (including radiomics), satellite imaging, computational imaging, forensic imaging, astronomy, remote sensing, and materials science. Statistics and Data Science […]
2025 Challenge List: The Year’s Most Important Questions in Data for Good
Stats4Good’s annual list calls on statisticians to address challenges like AI in biostatistics, ocean health, data resiliency, and advocacy for vulnerable professionals.
BBSW 2024 Aims to Shape Future of Biotech-Pharma
The 2023 Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistics Workshop brought together more than 330 participants and 39 sponsors, showcasing advancements in AI, machine learning, and regulatory science.
ASA Board Proposes Changes to Executive Committee Voting Rights
The ASA Board of Directors recommends amendments to the ASA bylaws and constitution to grant the treasurer voting rights on the executive committee, changing the position from its current ex officio non-voting status. The proposed changes are as follows: ASA members who have comments about the proposed changes should send them to Ron Wasserstein, ASA […]
Normand Presents on Mental Health, Causal Inference at International Day of Women Conference
Sharon-Lise Normand delivered a talk on cutting-edge applications of AI and statistical methods in mental health research with a spotlight on schizophrenia at the International Day of Women Conference.
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Holds Sixth Summer Program
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter held its sixth annual summer program, where K–12 students analyzed data with mentor guidance and presented their findings on topics like health, the environment, and sports.
Central Arkansas Chapter Welcomes ASA President-Elect
ASA President-Elect Ji-Hyun Lee visited the Central Arkansas Chapter, highlighting the vital role of biostatisticians and data scientists in advancing science while offering advice on collaboration, communication, and professional development.
ASA Fellow Kwok-Leung Tsui Recognized Among World’s Most-Cited Researchers
ASA fellow Kwok-Leung Tsui was named to the 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List for the second time for his work in data science, predictive analytics, and lithium-ion battery research.