Willis Jensen has demonstrated his leadership in people analytics and business intelligence. He has also made a lasting impact through teaching and mentoring.
Quality and Productivity
QPRC to Focus on Advancing Industrial Statistics for Complex Systems
Registration is open for the 2026 Quality and Productivity Research Conference, which brings together researchers and practitioners in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Quality & Productivity Section Sees Busy 2025
The Quality & Productivity Section wrapped up a strong 2025—successful conferences, a robust presence at JSM, and two new ASA Fellows.
Q&P Executive Committee Reflects, Plans
In 2026, the Quality and Productivity Section aims to better create value for their members and to continue strong student support through scholarships and grants.
Quality and Productivity Section to Sponsor JSM Sessions
Check out the list of JSM sessions the section is sponsoring at JSM 2025 in Nashville, Tennesee. Topics range from control charts and step-stress testing to autonomous driving data and analytic fluency.
Summary of Quality and Productivity Section Executive Committee Business Meeting
The Quality and Productivity Section Executive Committee discussed the Quality and Productivity Research Conference, introduced new officers, planned future events, and continued efforts to digitize the History of Quality at AT&T Videotape Series.
QPRC 2025 to Take Place in Seattle
The 2025 Quality and Productivity Research Conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, from June 15–18.
Quality and Productivity Section Offers Mentoring Programs
The Quality and Productivity Section revived its mentoring program and intends to connect those wanting mentoring with those wanting to mentor, as well as facilitate those interactions.
Q&P Executive Committee Outlines 2024 Goals
The Quality and Productivity Section executive committee list the four key takeaways from their October 9 meeting.
Julia O’Neill Awarded 2023 Gerald J. Hahn Q&P Achievement Award
O’Neill has published numerous articles in international statistics, quality, and pharmaceutical journals that improved statistical practice.




