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ASA GivesBack’s Year in Review 

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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ASA Gives Back had a busy 2025. Read a recap of the year’s events and see the winners of their year-end haiku and meme contest.

Call for Papers: Statistics for Astronomical Imaging Data

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The ASA journal Statistics and Data Science in Imaging is planning a special issue on statistics for astronomical imaging data.

Meet ASA New Members with Spotlight on Leah Qin

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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This month, we spotlight new ASA member Leah (Yizhuo) Qin, a PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis.

‘Significance’ Highlights | From Santa Claus to Taylor Swift: What the Data Reveals

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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This issue of Significance Magazine features two global superstars: Santa Claus and Taylor Swift.

This Month in Statistics History: Black History Month

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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This month, we highlight the contributions of seven pioneering Black and African American statisticians.

Q&A with ASA Founder Rob Gould  

February 2, 2026 1 Comment

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Rob Gould has spent his career encouraging, influencing, and inspiring statistics students and educators. Learn more about the ASA Founder in this interview.

Statisticians’ Future in the Pharmaceutical Industry: From Data Analysts to Strategic Partners 

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Today’s statisticians are stepping more into the spotlight, helping shape actual decisions that drive drug development forward—from early discovery through regulatory hurdles and beyond. 

‘Practical Significance,’ Take II: Communities in Action—A Conversation with ASA President Jeri Mulrow

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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On a recent episode of the “Practical Significance” podcast, cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcomed ASA President Jeri Mulrow, who shared her thoughts about leadership, service, and the evolving role of statistics. She also called on fellow members to participate in her presidential initiative, Communities in Action.

JSDSE Highlights | Generative AI’s Role, Gaps in Ecosystem for Data Science Education in Newest Issue

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The first issue of Volume 34 of the “Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education” features content relating to the role of generative AI in facilitating statistical thinking for students.

Data Rescue Goes Local

February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Data rescue is one of the greatest Data for Good success stories of the past year. Efforts to save data across the US federal system from deletion and dilution, as well as lessen the diminishment of staff, resources, and impact, continue into 2026 on a state and local level.

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