Sally Morton, ASA Founder and Fellow, was recognized for her career spanning statistics, research leadership, and national policy.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Data for Good Supporting Scientists
This month’s Stats4Good column explores how advocacy, community, and connection can help protect the people behind the data—and why it matters now more than ever.
Obituary: Stephen Portnoy
Longtime ASA member and Fellow Stephen Portnoy passed away December 28, 2025.
Seven Statisticians Elected AAAS Fellows
This honor acknowledges their contributions to advancing science and its applications in service to society, setting them apart from their peers and colleagues.
ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Sought
Students and postdocs interested in journalism and gaining writing experience that advances a statistical perspective can apply for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship and spend 10 weeks with a media outlet next summer.
Stats4Good: ASA Partnerships Promote Data for Good
The ASA collaborates with a variety of scientific organizations to promote shared work, create scientific and educational resources, establish funding for scientific research, and advocate for data-driven policy.
Obituary: S. James (Jim) Press
ASA member S. James (Jim) Press passed away in November 2020.
Eight Statisticians Honored by AAAS
In November, the American Association for the Advancement of Science council elected nearly 500 members as fellows. A virtual induction ceremony for the 489 newly elected fellows will take place on February 13.
ASA, SciLine Team Up on Media Fact Sheet
The ASA recently teamed up with SciLine to create a fact sheet on polling that would be accessible to a wide audience. They also created an online media briefing on polling, which is archived for general access on SciLine’s website.
David Madigan Tapped for Provost, VP at Northeastern
Madigan said he was drawn to Northeastern’s leadership in lifelong learning—an anytime, anywhere approach to learning.