All around us, DEI is being challenged as never before. Under pressure to maintain government contracts and serve customers supporting the new administration, companies are discontinuing DEI programs. Yet, David Corliss says the science of diversity remains unchanged.
Archives for May 2025
Staff Spotlight: Meet Moira Skelley, ASA Section and Interest Group Coordinator
Moira Skelley plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and growth of the ASA’s various sections and interest groups, fostering a strong sense of community, and promoting engagement among members.
New York City Metro Chapter Conducts Membership Survey
The NYC Metro Area chapter details the results of their recent membership survey.
Richie Erickson Awarded Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Erickson was one of about 400 early-career federal scientists to be awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Erickson is a research ecologist with the United States Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center.
A. Philip Dawid Awarded David Cox Foundations of Statistics Award
A. Philip Dawid is the second recipient of the David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award, presented by the American Statistical Association for groundbreaking contributions that have fundamentally shaped the foundations of statistical science across multiple domains. Dawid will receive the award and deliver a lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings in August.
May 2025 Calendar of Events
Learn about upcoming events and conferences.
Diversity Mentoring Program: Building Connections and Transforming Careers
The Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program brings together historically underrepresented minority statisticians and data scientists, creating a supportive community in which connections flourish and careers advance.
ASA Recommends Five Policy Actions to White House AI Panel
In response to the White House’s Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, the ASA’s Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee and the Committee on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence orchestrated the ASA’s submission highlighting the essential role of statistical science in developing, optimizing, and evaluating AI systems.
Seven Statisticians Elected AAAS Fellows
This honor acknowledges their contributions to advancing science and its applications in service to society, setting them apart from their peers and colleagues.
Haitao Chu Wins Michael H. Kutner Alumni Award
Haitao Chu was honored by the Emory University Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at the Eastern North American Region of the Biometric Society annual meeting in March.