The 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics will be held online from June 15–18, 2026, with the theme “Sparking Joy and Discovery in a World of AI.”
D. Anthony Miles Wins Best Paper Award
ASA member, statistician, and marketing expert D. Anthony Miles recently won his 35th best paper award at the Fall 2025 Academy of Business Research Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Joseph Cappelleri Honored with APHS Achievement Award
ASA Fellow Joseph Cappelleri has been awarded the 2025 Applied Public Health Statistics Section Award from the American Public Health Association.
Obituary: Andrew Beveridge
Andrew Beveridge, longtime ASA member and famous demographer, passed away April 10 from a heart attack while attending the annual Population Association of America meeting in Washington, DC. He was 79.
Obituary: David F. Findley
David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
Nominations Sought for 2026 COPSS Awards
Help spotlight the leaders and innovators moving statistics forward. Explore the COPSS awards and submit a nomination to honor excellence in our profession.
Committees, Statistics Without Borders Increase Visibility
The American Statistical Association is dedicated to increasing external visibility and support for the statistics profession and promoting the use of statistics in other fields. The committees of the ASA’s Professional Issues and Visibility Council are critical to making that happen.
Keeping Chapters Strong: Essentials for Good Standing
Maintaining a healthy and active chapter within the ASA does not require a massive membership or a packed calendar. Instead, it starts with meeting a few essential requirements. Take your chapter to the next level with these ideas.
It Is Never Too Early to Think About Statistical Leadership
Statisticians and data scientists occupy a unique space on a multidisciplinary team. Teams want to move fast and meet deadlines, but we know firsthand that every decision—even seemingly innocuous ones—can have major implications and consequences for all downstream activities.
Professional Opportunities
Western Michigan University, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at El Paso, Washington State University, and National University of Singapore are hiring professors.