Noah Giansiracusa has been named the 2026 JPBM Communications Award recipient for his books, media work, and public engagement highlighting the societal impacts of algorithms.
Cochran Dispels NFL Conspiracy Theory
James J. Cochran of the University of Alabama worked with ESPN to analyze NFL officiating data, finding no evidence that penalties systematically bias game outcomes.
SDSS 2026 Committee Seeks Course, Presentation Abstracts
The program committee wants short course proposals and presentation abstracts that showcase fresh ideas, real-world impact, and cross-field collaboration in data science and statistics.
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
At JSM 2025, the ASA Committee on Career Development’s Networking Like a Pro event featured expert advice from leaders and interactive practice, encouraging statisticians to build authentic relationships, highlight strengths, stay curious, and confidently seek mentorship while forming meaningful connections across diverse fields.
COPSS Awards Trailblazers for Leadership, Service
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies honored these individuals during the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Honoring Katherine Wallman’s Legacy at JSM
Speakers at JSM honored former ASA President and longtime chief statistician Katherine Wallman, highlighting her leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on federal statistics and the ASA’s policy work.
Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society: Insights from JSM 2025
The conference showcased the central role of statistics in shaping the age of AI and featured high-profile lectures; timely sessions on causal inference, data privacy, and omics research; and memorials honoring leaders in the field.
JEDI Resources for an Evolving Environment
Today is a time of rapid change, with so many federal programs shrinking or going offline altogether. In response, statisticians and data scientists are preserving at-risk federal diversity and inclusion data through grassroots initiatives like the Data Rescue Project, Climate Mirror Project, and Internet Archive.
Washington Statistical Society Hosts High School Poster Competition
The event, co-hosted by WSS and the George Mason University Department of Statistics, asked high school students to submit poster entries that explored the applications of statistics on a topic of their choice.
XL-Files: If Statistics Must Die … Let It Go Out with All Its Styles
The survival of statistics as a profession—not just a scientific discipline—depends on embracing its many styles, from modeling to decision-making and consensus-building, especially as data science and AI reshape the landscape.