Jae-Kwang Kim offers his thoughts about the potential evolution of university statistics departments as they face the environmental shifts of AI.
Obituary: Paul Rathouz
Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Surveys and Big Data: A Partnership for Better Science in 2026
Survey Research Methods Section Publications Officer Emily Berg advocates for the importance of survey statisticians and invites them to consider joining SRMS.
An Interview with Marcia Levenstein, NYC Chapter Treasurer and Longtime ASA Member
Biostatistician, bioethicist, longtime ASA member, and NYC Chapter Treasurer Marcia Levenstein answers questions about the chapter in light of its 90th year.
ASA NYC Chapter Members Celebrate 90 Years
The New York City Chapter of the American Statistical Association hosted its 90th anniversary gathering at the Sahara Turkish Restaurant on December 12, 2025. The room was filled with longtime and current ASA members from various sectors.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
The quarterly Statistical Learning and Data Science journal will launch in July, a new Telling Our Stories video has been released, and the 2026 Annual Symposium on Risks and Opportunities of AI in Pharmaceutical Medicine has been announced.
Anny-Claude Joseph
Drawn to math and real-world problem-solving, Anny-Claude Joseph earned a doctorate in biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Now, as a faculty member at Wellesley College, she mentors students inspired to pursue careers in public service.
Maria Tackett
From an early age, Maria Tackett felt a passion for math, particularly solving puzzle-like problems. Now an associate professor of the practice at Duke University, she mentors students and collaborates with them to reach their goals.
James McCune Smith
James McCune Smith was the first professionally trained Black physician to practice in the United States. Smith’s work pioneered the use of statistical evidence to evaluate the efficacy of medical treatments and dismantle racist claims of Black biological inferiority.
Brittney Bailey
Brittney Bailey pursued graduate study at The Ohio State University, ultimately transitioning to a PhD program in biostatistics. Today, at Amherst College, Bailey advances research in mental health and aging.