Read about major landmarks in the history of statistics education in America and the contributions of notable statistics educators in This Month in Statistics History, celebrating World Teachers Day and World Statistics Day.
Additional Features
Turning the Page Together: Connection and Conversation with the ASA Book Club
ASA Book Club Executive Officer Eunhee Kim details her goals in leading the group, as well as several recent ASA Book Club selections.
‘Significance’ Highlights | From Album Closers to the Boardroom: Inside September ‘Significance’
The September issue of “Significance” includes pieces on dubious statistical reasoning used against federal workers, radiation in Fukushima, album closing tracks, and more.
Meeting the Moment: ASA Community Efforts to Modernize Federal Statistics
“Modernizing the Federal Statistical System: A Roadmap for Action” recommends 30 actions to support a more adaptive and resilient federal statistical system in light of recent challenges and disruptions.
Statistics from the Road | Honoring George Cobb: A Lasting Legacy in Statistics Education
The ASA Legacy Page program’s most recent addition brings together memories and reflections that celebrate George Cobb’s life, career, and lasting influence on the profession of statistics.
Workshop Examines Future of Statistics and Data Science Graduate Education
Faculty leaders from 35 statistics and data science programs met March 20 at Washington University in St. Louis for a workshop to identify emerging challenges, share best practices, and formulate action plans for graduate education.
Highlights of the July 31–August 1, 2026, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The board met prior to the start of JSM 2026 at the Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel.
Reenvisioning NCES to Build a Stronger Education Data Ecosystem
In August, the American Statistical Association released “A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics,” a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. Input and feedback from the ASA community is encouraged.
JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT: ‘Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics’
The ”Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics” presents the very latest techniques on improving and extending the use of computational and graphical methods in statistics and data analysis. The latest issue contains research articles spanning statistical learning, Bayesian computation, networks, functional and spatial data, streaming data, clinical-trial design, and high-dimensional inference.
‘Practical Significance’ | Take Two—Pop Quiz: What Should Every Student Know About Data and Computing?
On a recent episode of the ”Practical Significance” podcast, Anna Bargagliotti and Nick Horton discussed the National Academies report, “Data and Computing in K–12 Education: Foundational Competencies 2026,” including the report’s seven foundational competencies designed to give students the knowledge and skills to navigate an increasingly data-rich and technology-driven world.