In her latest column, ASA President Jeri Mulrow makes the case for genuine optimism about the field. There has never been a more exciting or consequential time to be a statistician, she says.
Columns
Data for Good and the Courts: The Science of Justice
David Corliss explores how statisticians and data scientists can support equity and fairness in the courts.
Winning Isn’t the Only Thing: Why Statisticians Must Separate Process from Outcome
In this month’s Deciding Factors column, MinJae Lee and Mark C. Otto make the case for separating process from outcome—in poker, in clinical trials, in wildlife management, and in everyday decisions.
Decision-Making for Statisticians
Mark Otto explores how statisticians and data scientists can apply decision analysis to everyday choices—big or small.
Data for Good Supporting Scientists
This month’s Stats4Good column explores how advocacy, community, and connection can help protect the people behind the data—and why it matters now more than ever.
Growing on Purpose
ASA President Jeri Mulrow explores how members can take advantage of opportunities to build skills, expand networks, and grow with purpose.
What Makes a Statistician?
Jeri Mulrow reflects on professional identity, graduate school choices, internships, and job search strategies in a world where rigorous statistical thinking has never been more in demand.
AI Projects for Earth Day
This Earth Day, AI-driven citizen science tools are empowering millions to protect our planet, proving that technology and nature can work hand in hand.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Career Advancement with JEDI
The JEDI Professional Development Committee is expanding its efforts in 2026 to support career growth, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion across the statistics and data science community.
Stewards of Uncertainty: Our Role in the Age of AI
ASA President Jeri Mulrow discusses the rise of generative AI and why statisticians play a critical role in guiding what happens next.