ASA member Kelly Zou, head of global medical analytics at Viatris, was named a Top 100 Data and Analytics Professional by OnConferences, earning the peer-voted Icon Award at OnCon 2025.
JASA Reproducibility Award Winners Named
Zihang Wang, Irina Gaynanova, Aleksandr Aravkin, Benjamin B. Risk, Wentao Zhan, and Abhirup Datta received the 2024 JASA Reproducibility Award for their exemplary work in computational reproducibility in statistical research.
My ASA Story: Akshata Moharir, Lead Data Scientist
Microsoft lead data scientist Akshata Moharir shares how joining the ASA has connected her with mentors, speaking opportunities, and a supportive community that helped her grow from practitioner to thought leader in AI and data science.
The ADA: A Civil Rights and Statistical Milestone
Although much work remains, the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act has changed the landscape for people with disabilities with stronger legal protections, improved access, and more acceptance in society.
Survey Research Methods Section: Activities at and After JSM
SRMS members plan to connect in person with fellow JSM attendees and will host several events.
April Issue of JSDSE Invites Submissions Sharing Teaching Experiences
The April issue of the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education features a call for papers on AI in teaching, alongside studies on data-driven pedagogy, Bayesian analysis, health science education, and experiential learning.
Wray Jackson Smith Scholarship Offers $1,000 for Government Statisticians
The scholarship is awarded to early-career statisticians so they can explore opportunities in government statistics, honoring Smith’s legacy in federal statistics. Apply by May 1.
New Member Spotlight: Nasya Howard
Get to know Nasya Howard, a recent grad who discovered her passion for statistics in college. She aspires to be a biostatistician advancing health care research and looks forward to networking with statisticians. Also, check out our list of all new members.
UT Biostatistics, Data Science Department Celebrates 55 Years
The University of Texas School of Public Health’s department of biostatistics and data science celebrated its 55th anniversary with a conference featuring leading experts, research discussions, and awards recognizing distinguished alumni and student achievements.
This Month in Statistics History: April
Who developed the first formal significance test in 1710? Who introduced the concept of the ‘average man’ and what became the Body Mass Index? Find out in this month’s history in statistics.