Jaya M. Satagopan, professor of biostatistics at the Rutgers School of Public Health, shares a simple intentional strategy to ensure students are emotionally ready to engage in her biostatistics course.
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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.
WSDS Panel Held on Invisible, Mental Health Disability
A panel at the 2025 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference explored invisible and mental health disabilities in statistics, ADA protections, and strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces.
Submit Proposal, Abstract to Be on JSM 2026 Program
JSM 2026 will take place August 1-6 in Boston. The program committee finalized the invited program, choosing 181 top proposals. Learn more about how to get involved and make your work part of “Communities in Action: Advancing Society.”
A Case Study in Publication Practices: Full House Modeling
Daniel J. Eck responds to David Banks’ earlier A Statistician’s View piece.
eCOTS 2026: Sparking Joy and Discovery in a World of AI
The 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics will be held online from June 15–18, 2026, with the theme “Sparking Joy and Discovery in a World of AI.”
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
At JSM 2025, the ASA Committee on Career Development’s Networking Like a Pro event featured expert advice from leaders and interactive practice, encouraging statisticians to build authentic relationships, highlight strengths, stay curious, and confidently seek mentorship while forming meaningful connections across diverse fields.
COPSS Awards Trailblazers for Leadership, Service
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies honored these individuals during the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Honoring Katherine Wallman’s Legacy at JSM
Speakers at JSM honored former ASA President and longtime chief statistician Katherine Wallman, highlighting her leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on federal statistics and the ASA’s policy work.
Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society: Insights from JSM 2025
The conference showcased the central role of statistics in shaping the age of AI and featured high-profile lectures; timely sessions on causal inference, data privacy, and omics research; and memorials honoring leaders in the field.