In 2025, donors, partners, and volunteers raised more than $590,000—a 96% increase over 2024.
Additional Features
From Scattered PDFs to Analysis-Ready Data: Putting an End to Time-Consuming Data Collection, Cleaning
When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, vital data was scattered, making it hard to access. To solve this, Thiyanga Talagala developed open-source R packages that turned messy data into ready-to-access data sets.
DahShu Data Science Symposium Highlights Innovative Frontiers
The 2025 DahShu Data Science Symposium took place October 16–18 at the University of Connecticut, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and regulatory professionals.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Take a look at what’s new this month: share a suggestion for creative ways to engage with organizations and policy makers, participate in advocacy day, or check out the latest “Statistics Teacher.”
Health Policy Statistics Conference Slated for Annapolis in 2027
Invited session and workshop proposals are being accepted for the 16th International Conference on Health Policy Statistics, taking place January 13-15, 2027, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Yulia Gel Tapped for Project Supporting Genesis Mission
Yulia Gel, a professor in the Virginia Tech Department of Statistics, is a key member of one of the new projects that will support the US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission.
Obituary: Stephen Portnoy
Longtime ASA member and Fellow Stephen Portnoy passed away December 28, 2025.
Obituary: Richard Arnold Johnson
Richard Arnold Johnson, aged 88, died on February 2, 2026. He lived a rich life of service and contributed greatly to the profession of statistics.
A Century of Statistical Excellence: WSS Celebrates 100th Anniversary
On January 20, the Washington Statistical Society marked it’s centennial with a memorable celebration at NORC’s offices in Washington, DC.
Taking the Opportunities the WSS Has Given
As the Washington Statistical Society celebrates its 100th anniversary, Mark Otto reflects on how his chapter offered more opportunities than he ever imagined.