Jenna Krall blends art and analysis, moving from dance and mathematics to public health research. Now a tenured professor at George Mason, she brings creativity, teaching, and statistics together to train future public health professionals.
Nan Laird
Nan Laird explored languages and computer science before discovering statistics and its power to connect theory with the real world. At Harvard, she helped reshape how scientists analyze complex, imperfect data and changed modern biostatistics in the process.
Regina G. Dolgoarshinnykh
Growing up in the Soviet Union, Regina Dolgoarshinnykh navigated scarce computing resources and skepticism of statistics. Today, she shapes students at Columbia with a classroom built on rigor, clarity, and purpose.
Katherine Wallman
Katherine Wallman joined the federal statistical system in 1967 and became Chief Statistician of the United States in 1992. She championed data confidentiality and evidence-based policymaking and focused on strengthening ties with state education agencies.
Election Candidates to Share Vision for ASA at Town Hall
ASA members are invited to attend a town hall on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to get to know the candidates running for 2027 ASA president-elect and vice president.
Member Showcase: Elvan Ceyhan
This month, we’re highlighting Elvan Ceyhan, the Marguerite Scharnagle Endowed Professor in the department of mathematics and statistics at Auburn University and president of the ASA Alabama-Mississippi Chapter.
New Member Spotlight: Eshani Pareek
Trained in biochemistry and biotechnology, Eshani Pareek discovered the power of data during graduate studies, when a statistics course in clinical research showed her how analytics helped patients.
Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistics Workshop Pushes Boundaries
Under the theme “Driving Smarter Decisions: Data, AI, and Statistics,” leaders from industry and academia explored how AI and statistical innovation are transforming drug development, clinical research, and health care decision-making during the workshop.
Behind the Mic: Meet the Minds of the ‘Stats + Stories’ Podcast
After nearly 400 episodes, “Stats + Stories” has become a space where statisticians, journalists, and the curious come together to make sense of the world around them.
2026 ASA Board of Directors Candidate Statements
ASA Board of Directors candidates share their statements, outlining their experience and vision for the association.