Machine learning and data science are transforming decision-making in safety-critical domains such as aerospace, automotive, health care, and industry manufacturing. Though these technological advances have many advantages, they do present issues with transparency and reliability. This is where human-centered machine learning plays a crucial role.
Navigating Challenges, Embracing AI, and Shaping the Future
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee addresses the real challenges affecting ASA members today.
My ASA Story: Miranda L. Lynch, Research Assistant Professor
Miranda L. Lynch joined the ASA in 2003, when she was a student working on her Master of Integrated Science degree at the University of Colorado at Denver. Read about her involvement over the years.
Obituary: LeRoy T. Mattson
American Statistical Association member LeRoy T. Mattson of Minneapolis died March 16, 2025.
James Cochran Named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences
The academy recognized 88 distinguished scientists and scholars, including James Cochran, in its 2023 and 2024 classes, honoring their dedication to scientific excellence and contributions to research that addresses Africa’s challenges.
New Member Spotlight: Vera Dureke
This month, we spotlight new member Vera Dureke, whose dream is to be a research scientist focused on data ethics.
Caucus Offers JSM Travel Awards
The Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science is offering two travel awards for the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings.
Nominations Sought for Waksberg Award
The journal Survey Methodology established the Waksberg Award and an annual invited paper series in honor of the late Joseph Waksberg to recognize his outstanding contributions to survey statistics and methodology. Each year, a prominent survey statistician is chosen to author a paper that reviews the development and current state of an important topic in the survey statistics and methodology field, reflecting the mixture of theory and practice that characterized Joseph Waksberg’s work.
Interest Group Formed on Statistics in New Approach Methods
A new interest group called Statistics in New Approach Methods has been established on the ASA Community.
Committee Works to Recognize Excellence Beyond Statistics, Data Science Communities
While the External Nominations and Awards Committee’s efforts have proven fruitful, committee members recognize they are limited in their ability to identify candidates for nomination across all domains with applications in statistics and data science. To ensure a diverse and inclusive pool of candidates, the committee welcomes the support of the ASA community in bringing potential candidates to its attention via colleague-sponsored and self nominations.