The Survey Research Methods Section held its 2025 business meeting virtually on August 14, continuing its focus on the theme “The Way Forward.”
Member News
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.
SPES Relaunches Marquardt Speakers Program
The Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences announces the successful relaunch of the Marquardt Memorial Industrial Speakers Program at North Carolina State University.
Meet ASA New Members with Spotlight on Elena Payne
Meet new ASA member Elena Payne, who decided to pursue a degree in statistics after becoming interested in clinical trials through her job at an orthopedic clinic.
ASA Sections Announce Joint Student Paper Competition
A trio of ASA sections are holding a student paper competition. Winners will present their papers at JSM 2026.
D. Anthony Miles Wins Best Paper Award
ASA member, statistician, and marketing expert D. Anthony Miles recently won his 35th best paper award at the Fall 2025 Academy of Business Research Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Joseph Cappelleri Honored with APHS Achievement Award
ASA Fellow Joseph Cappelleri has been awarded the 2025 Applied Public Health Statistics Section Award from the American Public Health Association.
Obituary: Andrew Beveridge
Andrew Beveridge, longtime ASA member and famous demographer, passed away April 10 from a heart attack while attending the annual Population Association of America meeting in Washington, DC. He was 79.
Obituary: David F. Findley
David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
Nominations Sought for 2026 COPSS Awards
Help spotlight the leaders and innovators moving statistics forward. Explore the COPSS awards and submit a nomination to honor excellence in our profession.