Barry Graubard is a dedicated mentor, ASA Fellow, and pioneer in government statistics. His commitment to the profession exemplifies how passion, curiosity, and mentorship can leave a lasting legacy.
Member Showcase: Yuelin Zou
This month, we’re highlighting Yuelin Zou, who shares with us details of his career, research, and future goals.
Meet ASA New Members with Spotlight on Sithija Manage
This month, we spotlight new member Sithija Manage, who answered the following questions so we could get to know him better: How did you become interested in statistics and/or data science? I have always been inspired by my father, who is a statistics professor at Sam Houston State University. He never pushed me to study statistics, […]
Submit Proposal, Abstract to Be on JSM 2026 Program
JSM 2026 will take place August 1-6 in Boston. The program committee finalized the invited program, choosing 181 top proposals. Learn more about how to get involved and make your work part of “Communities in Action: Advancing Society.”
A Year of Bridges, Resilience, and Community
As ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee closes out her term, she reflects on a year defined by connection, collaboration, and strength of the statistical community.
Aleksandra Slavković to Give ASA Links Lecture
This free virtual event is in honor of Constance Citro, Robert Groves, and Fritz Scheuren—three pioneers who advanced the US federal statistical system’s ability to meet growing data demands.
TV Ratings, Food Myths Featured in November ‘Significance’
The November 2025 issue of Significance explores everything from the ‘Kiss Effect’ on TV ratings to myths about ultra-processed foods.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
From registering for the STATBOLIC conference on cardiometabolic health to participating in Data Visualization and Project Competitions, hosting an ASA DataFest, or sharing your expertise on STATtr@k, there’s something for everyone to get involved and stay informed.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take Two: Amplifying Global Impact Through Educational Ambassador Program
Carolina Franco, Andrzej Kosinski, and Paulo Canas Rodrigues discuss the Educational Ambassador Program which empowers statisticians from other countries to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, gain advanced training, and go back to share what they have learned in their home countries.
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