Statisticians and data scientists occupy a unique space on a multidisciplinary team. Teams want to move fast and meet deadlines, but we know firsthand that every decision—even seemingly innocuous ones—can have major implications and consequences for all downstream activities.
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Statisticians with Disabilities Offer Personal, Professional Insights
Statisticians share their lived experiences, professional contributions, and perspectives, emphasizing both the challenges they face and the unique insights they bring to the field.
15 Years of DataFest: Celebrating the Celebration of Data
What started in 2011 as a single event at UCLA has grown into a global celebration of data. In this special collection, organizers, mentors, judges, data donors, and students share how DataFest has evolved, inspired careers, built partnerships, and broadened participation in data science over the past decade and a half.
ASA 2025 Data Visualization Poster and Statistics Project Competition Winners
The American Statistical Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 ASA Data Visualization Poster and Statistics Project competitions. The poster and project competitions are directed by the ASA/National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint Committee on Curriculum in Statistics and Probability.
New Leaders Commit to Raising Statistical Profession’s Visibility
Brian Millen was elected the ASA’s 122nd president and Julia Sharp was elected vice president. They are both committed to raising the visibility of the statistical profession and advancing sound statistical practice.
The ASA Celebrates Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 ASA award winners! The ASA proudly celebrates individuals across academia, industry, and government whose achievements and dedication strengthen the discipline and association.
Grace Wahba
In 2025 Grace Wahba was awarded the International Prize in Statistics in recognition of her groundbreaking work on smoothing splines, which has transformed modern data analysis and machine learning.
ASA Leads the Way in Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
Originally proclaimed by President Reagan, MSAM highlights their critical role in various fields. This year, the ASA leads with activities like a dedicated website, a themed poster, lesson plans, and the Predict 5 contest.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women in statistics, biostatistics, and data science. As mentors, educators, and innovators, they’ve shaped the field in countless ways. Read their journeys and learn about their incredible achievements.
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
To honor Black History Month, we highlight members of the Black/African American community who have left a significant impact on the statistics field through their roles as mentors, educators, and entrepreneurs. Explore their stories to discover how they began their journeys, achieved their milestones, and established their careers.