This month, we welcome many new members and spotlight Christianah Jemiyo, a research scholar/data analyst at the University of North Dakota.
Member News
Submission Open for Chambers Software Award
This annual prize for statistical software written by, or in collaboration with, an undergraduate or graduate student carries a cash award of $2,000.
Applications Sought for Postdoctoral Research Program
The US Census Bureau offers a postdoctoral program that provides research opportunities compatible with bureau interests.
People News for December 2024
Bin Yu, Rebecca Barter, Eugenia Cheng, Sally Morton, Yao Xie, and Yang Chen are featured in the news this month.
Calvin Zippin: A Lifetime Membership Leads to a Lifetime of Contributions
An influential figure in cancer research, Calvin Zippin holds the longest continuous membership in the ASA.
Pawel Nazarewicz: AP Statistics Teacher Extraordinaire
Chris Franck interviews AP teacher Pawel Nazarewicz, who shares his teaching philosophy, creative teaching methods, and thoughts about AI in education.
Four Ohio State Biostats Faculty Earn Promotions
Rebecca Andridge, Michael Pennell, Patrick Schnell, and James Odei—faculty from The Ohio State University College of Public Health Division of Biostatistics—were recently honored and promoted.
Noether Early Career Scholar Award Applications Wanted
The Noether Early Career Scholar Award is given each year to an accomplished young researcher to foster, encourage, and support both research and teaching in nonparametric statistics.
My ASA Story: Donna LaLonde, ASA Associate Executive Director
Since joining the ASA in 2015, Donna LaLonde has built lasting friendships, grown professionally, and found opportunities to connect with others who share her passions.
Susan Murphy Wins Boston Chapter’s Top Award
Congratulations to Susan Murphy, the 2024 recipient of the Boston Chapter’s Mosteller Statistician of the Year Award. She was recognized for her groundbreaking research, which focuses on improving sequential decision-making in health—currently in online, real-time learning algorithms for developing personalized digital health interventions.