As federal agencies update and combine their data systems, the ASA urges a careful balance between protecting people’s privacy and keeping data useful for research and decision-making, calling for more education, better communication, new methods, and strong funding support.
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My ASA Story: Akshata Moharir, Lead Data Scientist
Microsoft lead data scientist Akshata Moharir shares how joining the ASA has connected her with mentors, speaking opportunities, and a supportive community that helped her grow from practitioner to thought leader in AI and data science.
May 2025 Calendar of Events
Learn about upcoming events and conferences.
ASA Recommends Five Policy Actions to White House AI Panel
In response to the White House’s Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, the ASA’s Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee and the Committee on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence orchestrated the ASA’s submission highlighting the essential role of statistical science in developing, optimizing, and evaluating AI systems.
Navigating Challenges, Embracing AI, and Shaping the Future
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee addresses the real challenges affecting ASA members today.
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.
Students: Battle for $300 in Poster Competition
The ASA’s Section on Text Analysis invites students to compete for a $300 prize in its annual JSM poster competition.
Submit Proposal, Abstract to Be on JSM 2025 Program
Alexandra M. Schmidt shares what is planned for the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings, which is heading to Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. She also points out the areas of the program that still need participants.
Fourth ASA Survey of Bachelor’s Graduates Tracks Rapidly Evolving Job Market
With the emergence of data science, machine learning, and AI, much has changed in the job market since the American Statistical Association’s first follow-up survey of bachelor’s graduates in 2017. This fourth survey of the graduating class of 2023 covers many changes, as well as considerable consistency.
SDSS 2025 to Bridge Disciplines and Advance AI, Statistics, Data Science
The theme for the 2025 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics is “Bridging Disciplines: Advancing AI, Statistics, and Data Science Together.” Taking place April 29–May 2, 2025, at the Hilton in Salt Lake City, Utah, the theme reflects the transdisciplinary role statistics, data science, and now AI have integrated multiple disciplines to push the innovation boundaries of these rapidly evolving fields.