New ASA member Eric Spencer’s nonlinear trajectory toward a master’s in statistics began with an undergraduate degree in math. Also, check out all the ASA’s newest members.
Bridging the Gap: A Clinical Trials Certificate Program for Statisticians and Data Scientists
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee talks about her early experiences in clinical trial work and details the new Clinical Trials Certificate Program in this month’s President’s Corner.
Southern Regional Council on Statistics Hosts 60th Annual Conference
The Southern Regional Council on Statistics held its 60th annual Summer Research Conference June 9–11 on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The long-running event continues to promote the improvement of postsecondary education in statistical science and support the development of high-quality statistics instruction in elementary and high schools.
Application Open for SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship
Students currently enrolled full time at a university within the United States are eligible to apply for the summer SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship.
Take Two: The Power of Saying “Yes”— Volunteering & Service in the ASA
Susan Paddock and Bo Li are ASA members who often raise their hands when the call for association volunteers goes out. Read their interview and learn how you, too, can get involved.
Nominations Open for Robert V. Hogg Award
The Hogg award recognizes someone who has shown both excellence and growth in teaching introductory statistics at the college level.
Accountability Hour Offers Section Members Support, Time for Work
Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, a group of statisticians shared how difficult it was to carve out time to finish tasks.
Applications Sought for National Academies Fellowship Program
This full-time, 12-week program places fellows at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC.
Guillermina Jasso Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Guillermina Jasso recently won the 2025 International Society for Justice Research Lifetime Achievement Award.
This Month in Statistics History: August
There are many “statistically significant” birthdays in August…including the term “artificial intelligence,” coined in August 1955.