The second annual Dallas and Fort Worth Data Science and Statistics Day (D3) took place on Thursday, March 26. D3 consisted of a student poster competition, networking dinner, and colloquium talk by Jeffrey S. Morris, professor of public health and preventive medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
ASA chapters
Member Showcase: Martha McRoy
Martha McRoy reflects on a career built around survey methodology, evidence-based decision-making, and a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of statisticians.
ASA NYC Chapter Members Celebrate 90 Years
The New York City Chapter of the American Statistical Association hosted its 90th anniversary gathering at the Sahara Turkish Restaurant on December 12, 2025. The room was filled with longtime and current ASA members from various sectors.
Keeping Chapters Strong: Essentials for Good Standing
Maintaining a healthy and active chapter within the ASA does not require a massive membership or a packed calendar. Instead, it starts with meeting a few essential requirements. Take your chapter to the next level with these ideas.
Earth Day Offers Opportunities for Environmental Advocacy
David Corliss highlights various Data for Good initiatives addressing environmental challenges, including marine microplastics tracking, frog population monitoring, pollinator studies, and community garden research, while encouraging collaboration through local ASA chapters.
Expanding the ‘Big Tent’ for Statistics: Our Mission and Vision for Fostering Community
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar writes that ASA members are uniquely positioned to drive positive change within the organization, bringing together the areas in which they work and the communities they serve.
Community-Based Data for Good Projects: Think Statistically, Act Locally
This month, David Corliss discusses the importance of building relationships with local subject experts and data stewards as the first step in developing community-based projects.
A Roadmap for ASA Chapter Rejuvenation
Does your chapter need a boost? This article provides guidance the authors hope will help you attain the status of a healthy ASA chapter.
Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar Elected 2024 ASA President
Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar, a senior statistician at the nonprofit RAND Corporation and head of the RAND Statistics Group, was elected the 119th president of the American Statistical Association. She will be the first Asian-American female president and second Asian-American president.
Earth Day Activities to Make an Impact Using Data for Good
With Earth Day on April 22, Stats4Good takes a look at ways the ASA and its members are protecting the world around us through the use of statistics.