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ISBS Announces ASA Members as 2026 Award Winners

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

ASA members Mark van der Laan and Weili He have been honored with lecture awards from the International Society for Biopharmaceutical Statistics.

Cai, Chen, and Zhang Honored with Breiman Award

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

The awards recognize senior and junior scholars for outstanding theoretical or methodological contributions in machine learning and/or computational statistics. These contributions have made substantial and sustained effects on the practical application and study of these fields.

ASA Members Elected AAAS Fellows

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

Election as a AAAS Fellow honors those whose advancement of science and service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.

NYC Chapter Hosts Treasure Hunt Through Open Data

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

Members of the ASA’s New York City Chapter learned hands-on statistical problem solving during Open Data Week.

QPRC to Focus on Advancing Industrial Statistics for Complex Systems

May 1, 2026 1 Comment

Registration is open for the 2026 Quality and Productivity Research Conference, which brings together researchers and practitioners in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

SRMS Looks Forward to Roundtable, Invited Paper Sessions at JSM

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring the roundtable “Realistic Business Models for Production and Dissemination of High-Quality Statistical Information.”

Growing on Purpose

May 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

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ASA President Jeri Mulrow explores how members can take advantage of opportunities to build skills, expand networks, and grow with purpose.

Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science

March 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

photos of each of the six women celebrated this month. Nan Laird, Jenna Krall, Katherine Wallman, Grace Wahba, Regina Dolgoarshinnykh and Donna Brogan

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating remarkable women in statistics, biostatistics, and data science. As mentors, educators, and influencers, they’ve shaped the field in countless ways. Read their journeys and learn about their incredible achievements.

Donna Brogan

March 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Denied technical roles early in her career, Donna Brogan went on to earn a PhD and became a pioneer in biostatistics and women’s health. As a founder of the Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science, her legacy reaches far beyond her research.

Grace Wahba

March 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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While working full time and raising a child, Grace Wahba earned advanced degrees, completing her PhD at Stanford. She pioneered smoothing splines, shaping modern nonparametric regression and leaving a lasting imprint on data analysis and machine learning.

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