The fourth International Day of Women in Statistics and Data Science on October 14 will celebrate women’s contributions, mentorship, and diversity through global keynotes and sessions.
Archives for October 2025
Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society: Insights from JSM 2025
The conference showcased the central role of statistics in shaping the age of AI and featured high-profile lectures; timely sessions on causal inference, data privacy, and omics research; and memorials honoring leaders in the field.
Honoring Katherine Wallman’s Legacy at JSM
Speakers at JSM honored former ASA President and longtime chief statistician Katherine Wallman, highlighting her leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on federal statistics and the ASA’s policy work.
COPSS Awards Trailblazers for Leadership, Service
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies honored these individuals during the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
At JSM 2025, the ASA Committee on Career Development’s Networking Like a Pro event featured expert advice from leaders and interactive practice, encouraging statisticians to build authentic relationships, highlight strengths, stay curious, and confidently seek mentorship while forming meaningful connections across diverse fields.
SDSS 2026 Committee Seeks Course, Presentation Abstracts
The program committee wants short course proposals and presentation abstracts that showcase fresh ideas, real-world impact, and cross-field collaboration in data science and statistics.
Cochran Dispels NFL Conspiracy Theory
James J. Cochran of the University of Alabama worked with ESPN to analyze NFL officiating data, finding no evidence that penalties systematically bias game outcomes.
Giansiracusa to Receive 2026 JPBM Communications Award
Noah Giansiracusa has been named the 2026 JPBM Communications Award recipient for his books, media work, and public engagement highlighting the societal impacts of algorithms.
Obituary: Jayalakshmi Natarajan
ASA member Jayalakshmi “Jaya” Natarajan passed away on June 1 at the age of 77.
Duka and Zhang Honored with Ellis Ott Scholarships
Zoga Duka and Zihan Zhang received 2025 scholarships for their research in machine learning, analytics, and high-dimensional data modeling.