During this traditional year-end edition of Practical Significance, co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein sit down with four outgoing ASA Board leaders—Ingrid Van Keilegom, Jenny Thompson, Melinda Holt, and Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar—for a candid and inspiring conversation about their time on the board and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The guests pull back the […]
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Open Discussion: Responding to Criticism About ASA Statements
Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on the ASA’s updated process for issuing public statements, emphasizing the challenge of balancing neutrality and advocacy in a polarized climate while reaffirming the commitment to transparency and protecting the integrity of statistics.
Highlights of the August 1–2, 2025, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The ASA Board of Directors met during JSM 2025 to approve key actions, receive financial and program updates, and discuss initiatives ranging from future JSM sites to strengthening community engagement and mentoring.
New Leaders Commit to Raising Statistical Profession’s Visibility
Brian Millen was elected the ASA’s 122nd president and Julia Sharp was elected vice president. They are both committed to raising the visibility of the statistical profession and advancing sound statistical practice.
My ASA Story: Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar
Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s journey from Penn State to ASA president highlights her dedication to real-world statistics, health policy, the ASA, and gender balance in the field.
ASA Board Proposes Changes to Executive Committee Voting Rights
The amendments would grant the treasurer voting rights on the executive committee, changing the position from its current ex officio non-voting status. ASA members may submit comments until March 15.
Highlights from the August ASA Board Meeting
The ASA Board convened in August at JSM and approved editor appointments, adopted next year’s budget, and discussed presidential initiatives.
Data Science Statement Updated to Include AI
The ASA Committee on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence revised the ASA Statement on the Role of Statistics in Data Science to include artificial intelligence. The statement is now titled the ASA Statement on the Role of Statistics in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Georgiou Requests Reopening of ‘Violation of Duty’ Case
Andreas Georgiou asked the Greek judiciary to reopen the 2017 criminal case that examined his role as head of the Hellenic Statistical Authority and found him guilty of “violation of duty.”
Ji-Hyun Lee Elected 2025 ASA President and Susan Paddock Elected Vice President
The ASA recently announced the election of Ji-Hyun Lee as its 120th president. Her term begins January 1, 2025, with a one-year term as president-elect beginning January 1, 2024.
As ASA president, Lee will focus on increasing the statistical community’s visibility and impact, enhancing opportunities to support the evolving needs of the statistical profession, and diversifying membership. Her priority will be to build strong bridges—both within and outside the ASA community—to strengthen the association and seize opportunities in this data-driven era. She noted, “Collaboration with others has always been the most fulfilling aspect of my career and personal life.”