The American Statistical Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 ASA Data Visualization Poster and Statistics Project competitions. The poster and project competitions are directed by the ASA/National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint Committee on Curriculum in Statistics and Probability.
Survey Research Methods Section Calls for 2026 Course Proposals
The Survey Research Methods Section is calling for 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings continuing education course proposals.
Committee on Professional Ethics Seeks Input
The American Statistical Association Committee on Professional Ethics has an opportunity for association members to contribute to the next iteration of the ASA Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. Fill out the form and share your thoughts.
Significance Highlights | Broadway Dreams: Data Behind the Drama
Broadway musicals meet data analysis in this month’s Significance Highlights.
Reaching Across the Growing Digital Divide
The digital divide creates a world of Haves and Have Nots, where people most in need of the power of advanced analytics often have limited access. One important way Data for Good advocates are having a major impact is through open-source data.
Come to Boston: JSM 2026 Invited Session Proposals Sought
The theme for JSM 2026, selected by ASA President-Elect Jeri Mulrow, is “Communities in Action: Advancing Society.” With this spirit in mind, the JSM 2026 program committee invites proposals for invited sessions.
James O’Malley Wins Award from Geisel School at Dartmouth College
James O’Malley is a joint recipient of the 2025 Research Excellence Award for Senior Faculty in Foundational Science from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. The award celebrates outstanding scientific contributions and advances within the Geisel community.
Obituary: Herbert Withers Ware II
Longtime ASA member Herbert Withers Ware II passed away in late April.
Trevor Hastie, Martin Wainwright Honored at Penn State
The Penn State Department of Statistics hosted the 2025 Rao Prize Conference on May 20 to recognize leading contributors to the statistics field. Among the honorees were Trevor Hastie, recipient of the 2025 C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize, and Martin Wainwright, the 2025 P. R. Krishnaiah Lecturer.
Finding the Middle Road
All around us, DEI is being challenged as never before. Under pressure to maintain government contracts and serve customers supporting the new administration, companies are discontinuing DEI programs. Yet, David Corliss says the science of diversity remains unchanged.