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The Quantitative Intersection: Inside the ‘Journal of Business & Economic Statistics’

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

The journal is a highly selective outlet for methodological research in statistics and economics.

‘JSDSE’ Explores Classic Concepts, Innovations in Statistics and Data Science Education

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

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This issue covers a range of topics, from classic problems to newer areas such as machine olfaction, plus several papers about teaching collaboration and an interview with two former journal editors.

How I Built a Portuguese-Language Analytics Community Online

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Fernanda Araujo Maciel shares how her YouTube channel, podcast, and social media grew into a thriving Portuguese-language statistics community and urges fellow ASA members to help close the global gap in accessible statistical education.

Google Searches, Beer Miles, and What the Data Reveals

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

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This issue covers Google’s death-search data; a statistical look at the “beer mile”; and pieces on prison remand, mass shootings, kurtosis, and misleading data practices.

This Month in Statistics History: Spotlight on Statistical Ecology

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The column traces the development of statistical ecology from 1902 to 1969, highlighting key milestones and figures—from early significance testing and random-walk models to biodiversity indices and pioneers like Charlotte Kipling and E. C. Pielou.

Professional Opportunities 

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Amherst College is hiring for a tenure-track position in statistics. Apply by October 5.

Events and Opportunities

August 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

Events and Opportunities and a calendar

New professional development opportunities, upcoming conferences, and opportunities to share your story with the ASA community.

Events and Opportunities

July 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

Events and Opportunities and a calendar

New professional development opportunities, upcoming conferences, and opportunities to share your story with the ASA community.

The Evolving Role of Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Leveraging Advanced Statistical Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 

July 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Pharmaceutical statisticians have come a long way over the past half century, evolving from backroom number-crunchers to essential contributors across the entire drug development spectrum. Haoda Fu and Amy Xia discuss where the field may be headed.

ASA’s Global Ethics Day Webinar Highlights Role of Ethics in Statisticians’ Work 

July 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The webinar titled “Ethical Thinking in Other Backyards” (from Global Ethics Day, October 15, 2025) highlighted the role of ethics in our work and increasing the visibility of the ASA Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. Read an extensive recap.

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