ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee shares her takeaways from JSM 2025 in Nashville, from the energy of first-time attendees to the inspiring conversations that unfolded across sessions and networking events.
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JEDI Resources for an Evolving Environment
Today is a time of rapid change, with so many federal programs shrinking or going offline altogether. In response, statisticians and data scientists are preserving at-risk federal diversity and inclusion data through grassroots initiatives like the Data Rescue Project, Climate Mirror Project, and Internet Archive.
Bridging the Gap: A Clinical Trials Certificate Program for Statisticians and Data Scientists
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee talks about her early experiences in clinical trial work and details the new Clinical Trials Certificate Program in this month’s President’s Corner.
Looking Ahead to JSM 2025: A Time to Reconnect, Reflect, and Rebuild
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee invites statisticians to attend JSM 2025 in Nashville to reconnect with the community, share research on the theme “Statistics, Data Science, and AI: Enriching Society,” and support one another during challenging times.
The ADA: A Civil Rights and Statistical Milestone
Although much work remains, the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act has changed the landscape for people with disabilities with stronger legal protections, improved access, and more acceptance in society.
Building Regional Bridges: Introducing Regional Innovation Conferences
In her latest President’s Corner, ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on the past success of the Conference on Statistical Practice—and introduces a bold new idea: Regional Innovation Conferences (RICs).
JSM: A Time to Connect (but Make a Plan)
David Corliss shares how to make the most of JEDI opportunities at this year’s JSM.
Intelligent Systems in Biostatistics Make Impact on Life
David Corliss shares highlights from the ASA Symposium on Data Science & Statistics, where open-source LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation systems are reshaping how we use health data for good.
Finding the Middle Road
All around us, DEI is being challenged as never before. Under pressure to maintain government contracts and serve customers supporting the new administration, companies are discontinuing DEI programs. Yet, David Corliss says the science of diversity remains unchanged.
ASA Committee Protects Rights, Freedom of Scientists Around the World
The ASA’s Committee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights supports, directs, and organizes the defense of scientists through a variety of channels and actions.