The Washington Statistical Society and George Mason University held a joint seminar on the presidential election on October 11. Edward Wu, election analytics senior producer at CNN interviewed Andrew Gelman, professor of statistics and political science at Columbia University following Gelman’s talk, “Tough Choices in Election Forecasting: All the Things That Can Go Wrong.”
2025 Deadlines and Contact Information for Select ASA National Awards, Special Lectureships, and COPSS Awards
The ASA’s extensive awards program recognizes statisticians who have made outstanding contributions to the association and statistical profession through research, teaching, consulting, and service.
Committee on Career Development Helps Newbies Network Like Pros
The ASA’s Committee on Career Development hosted its annual networking session, titled “Networking Like a Pro: A Guided Networking Session,” this year at JSM, supporting ASA President Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s initiative on mentoring. The event provided students and early-career statisticians an opportunity to practice networking in a friendly environment before heading out to meet and greet throughout the conference.
Introducing Our Newest Members: Spotlight on Ian Lane
Meet new member Ian Lane, who is a nurse and statistician primarily interested in the application of statistics and data science methods as they pertain to research within nursing science.
Data Art: Where Statistics Meet Creativity
Over the last 15 years, statistics professor Gregory Matthews’ path has led him to the intersection of mathematical precision and artistic expression, where he is thriving. Here, he discusses the difference between data art and data visualization.
Designing Spatial Experimental Plots for Comprehension
Alison Kleffner explores innovative design solutions to overcome common visualization challenges, improving accuracy and insight in field experiments.
My JSM Story: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar describes the vibrant community that defines JSM 2024—an event she says celebrates innovation, mentorship, and the boundless potential of statistical science.
Application Open for Journal Scholars Exchange Group Volunteers
The ASA and American Association for Public Opinion Research collaborated to create a program that prepares the next generation of researchers for the professional and academic world.
Connect and Learn at StatFest 2024
StatFest is a free, one-day conference taking place September 21 at the Columbia University School of Social Work.
My ASA Story: Jonathan Auerbach, Assistant Professor
Jonathan Auerbach started his ASA journey a decade ago as a recent graduate from Cornell University and is now the president of the Washington Statistical Society, the largest ASA chapter.