This month, the American Statistical Association is highlighting new member William Brown, who mixes a love of music, hiking, and marathon running with data to help students thrive at New Mexico Junior College. Check out the full list of new ASA members, too!
Additional Features
Highlights of the November 21–22, 2025, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The ASA Board’s November 2025 meeting covered bylaw updates, a new headquarters lease, and JSM 2030 plans, along with reports on education, fundraising, and federal statistical system initiatives.
NCES: Perspectives, Insights, and Recommendations from Former Leaders
Former NCES leaders explain how chronic staffing, contracting, and bureaucratic barriers undermined the agency’s ability to produce timely education statistics. They offer practical recommendations for rebuilding a stronger, more agile NCES.
University of Nebraska Regents Vote to Eliminate Statistics Department
In December, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted to eliminate its statistics department, prompting faculty to raise concerns about flawed evaluation metrics; lack of shared governance; and significant impacts on students, research programs, and faculty careers.
2026 SDSS Registration Open; Lightning Talk Submissions Sought
Register for the conference, book your hotel room, submit a lightning talk, or sign up as a mentor starting January 7.
Erasing the Gap Between Statistics and Imaging: A Q&A with Marina Vannucci
SDSI, the ASA’s new open-access journal led by Marina Vannucci, is building a dedicated home for statistical imaging research and interdisciplinary collaboration, with early efforts focused on visibility and special issues.
Bayesian Decision Agents: The Next Frontier in Real-Time Risk Intelligence
According to Anand Chinnakannan, there is a new way of thinking in decision intelligence: Agent-Assisted Bayesian Updating.
Aleksandra Slavković to Give ASA Links Lecture
This free virtual event is in honor of Constance Citro, Robert Groves, and Fritz Scheuren—three pioneers who advanced the US federal statistical system’s ability to meet growing data demands.
TV Ratings, Food Myths Featured in November ‘Significance’
The November 2025 issue of Significance explores everything from the ‘Kiss Effect’ on TV ratings to myths about ultra-processed foods.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
From registering for the STATBOLIC conference on cardiometabolic health to participating in Data Visualization and Project Competitions, hosting an ASA DataFest, or sharing your expertise on STATtr@k, there’s something for everyone to get involved and stay informed.