In March, former faculty, alumni, and friends gathered on the campus of the University of South Carolina to celebrate the statistics department’s 40th anniversary with two days of retrospectives and presentations.
Member News
ASA Celebrates Distinguished Members, Award Winners
The American Statistical Association proudly honors individuals who exemplify excellence in leadership, service, and scientific contributions to the statistics field.
Webinar Explores How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare
As part of the AI-Era Career Journeys series, this webinar from the Caucus of Industry Representatives and NYC Chapter brought together experts who offered participants the benefits and risks of an AI‑driven future.
Barry Graubard Honored with Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Research Methods
Barry I. Graubard, scientist emeritus at the National Cancer Institute, was named the 2026 recipient of the Monroe G. Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Research Methods.
Longtime Member David Swanson Honored with Distinguished Service Award
David A. Swanson recently received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from his undergraduate alma mater, Western Washington University.
Peter McCullagh to Give David Cox Foundations of Statistics Lecture
Peter McCullagh will deliver the David Cox Foundations of Statistics Lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston this August.
Hackathon Brings Students Together for Hands-On Coding
This hands-on hackathon brought students together to solve problems, sharpen skills, and learn from one another.
Obituary: William S. Cleveland
William S. Cleveland, Shanti S. Gupta Distinguished Professor of Statistics and courtesy professor of computer science at Purdue University, passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 83.
Detroit, Ann Arbor Chapter Members Give Awards at Science and Engineering Fair
The Detroit and Ann Arbor Chapters joined together in their annual tradition of being ASA professional awards judges at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair.
Alabama-Mississippi Chapter Conference Highlights Collaboration, Student Achievement
The University of Mississippi Department of Mathematics hosted the 2026 Annual Conference and Business Meeting of the Alabama–Mississippi Chapter on March 2, bringing together faculty, students, and professionals from across both states for a day of research, networking, and statistical collaboration.