Charles Bernard Bell Jr. was a pioneering statistician elected as an ASA Fellow and an Institute of Mathematical Statistics Honored Fellow. Bell earned his doctorate in mathematical statistics from the University of Notre Dame in 1953.
William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard and one of the founders of the NAACP. He pioneered the development of sociology as a scientific discipline, using sophisticated statistical methods and infographics.
NOVEMBER 2025 PDF
With Gratitude: Recognizing Our Community
Ji-Hyun Lee expresses gratitude for our members, staff, and partners while members of the statistical community highlight their “hidden gems.”
Meet ASA New Members with Spotlight on Elena Payne
Meet new ASA member Elena Payne, who decided to pursue a degree in statistics after becoming interested in clinical trials through her job at an orthopedic clinic.
‘ASA Discoveries’: A Journal Bridging Statistics, Data Science, and AI
The open-access journal ASA Discoveries, launched in August, is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shaping the future of statistics. Here, Editor-in-Chief Bo Li discusses her plans for the new journal.
ASA Raises Concerns About USDA’s Proposed Relocation of Key Statistical Agencies
The ASA recently submitted comments on the USDA’s reorganization plan. The comments highlight that this move could disrupt the production of vital agricultural data and compromise the effectiveness of both agencies, ultimately affecting those who use the data, including America’s farmers, ranchers, those living in rural communities, and policymakers.
ASA Sections Announce Joint Student Paper Competition
A trio of ASA sections are holding a student paper competition. Winners will present their papers at JSM 2026.
MCP2025 Marks Successful Gathering in Philadelphia
The 13th International Conference on Multiple Comparison Procedures took place August 12–15 at Temple University in Philadelphia, bringing together 120 statisticians and research scientists from around the world.
Written by Witten: To Err, and to Edit-Err, Is Human (Part 2 of 2)
Daniela Witten shares advice on editing and dealing with rejection when submitting papers to academic journals.