The ASA Section on Statistical Learning and Data Science will hold the 2026 SLDS Conference November 1–3 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Member News
Meet New Member Chris Chung
A statistics student at North Carolina State University, Chung first turned to statistics to support his chemistry research, but now he’s driven to research ideas for statistics.
Member Showcase: Staci Hepler
This month, we’re featuring Staci Hepler, whose work spans teaching, research, and service.
ASA International Data Quest Inspires, Connects Students in Underserved Areas
Data Quest is a month-long competition that connects students in underserved regions with real-world data.
Willie Jasso Wins 2026 Cooley-Mead Award
Guillermina (Willie) Jasso has been named the recipient of the Cooley-Mead Award recognizing her lasting contributions to social psychology.
Rebecca Andridge Wins Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching at Ohio State
ASA Fellow Rebecca Andridge has been awarded The Ohio State University Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching for her help in shaping public health education.
Obituary: Arak M. Mathai
Arak M. Mathai—an eminent mathematician and statistician whose work shaped modern multivariate analysis—passed away December 20, 2025.
Obituary: Estelle Bee Dagum
Estelle Bee Dagum, a Fellow of the ASA and a pioneering statistician, whose work transformed the practice of official statistics, passed away April 2, 2026.
Kansas State University Honors Ron Wasserstein
Ron Wasserstein, ASA’s executive director, was named an Alumni Fellow by Kansas State University for his distinguished service to the statistics profession.
ISBS Announces ASA Members as 2026 Award Winners
ASA members Mark van der Laan and Weili He have been honored with lecture awards from the International Society for Biopharmaceutical Statistics.