ASA President Jeri Mulrow introduces Communities in Action, a 2026 initiative to strengthen connections between statisticians and local leaders, and encourages members to help expand the American Statistical Association’s impact.
Archives for January 2026
Two Ideas to Support and Reward Data Collectors
Data collectors are undervalued, and two key solutions—systematically tracking data with proper citations and DOIs and creating awards to recognize data stewardship—would better support and reward those who make high-quality data possible.
Erasing the Gap Between Statistics and Imaging: A Q&A with Marina Vannucci
SDSI, the ASA’s new open-access journal led by Marina Vannucci, is building a dedicated home for statistical imaging research and interdisciplinary collaboration, with early efforts focused on visibility and special issues.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
SDSS registration opens, nominations are open for the 2026 Don Owen Award and ASA Fellow Award, a new Statistical Storytellers group is forming, and updates from ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein are online.