ASA Founders Award winner Alexandra Hanlon, a professor at Virginia Tech and founding director of its center for biostatistics and health data science, reflects on her path to biostatistics and the power of collaboration and mentorship and offers advice for the next generation of statisticians.
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Statistics from the Road | Honoring George Cobb: A Lasting Legacy in Statistics Education
The ASA Legacy Page program’s most recent addition brings together memories and reflections that celebrate George Cobb’s life, career, and lasting influence on the profession of statistics.
Q&A with ASA Founder Rob Gould
Rob Gould has spent his career encouraging, influencing, and inspiring statistics students and educators. Learn more about the ASA Founder in this interview.
Q&A with ASA Founder Mark Glickman
Harvard statistician and Glicko rating system creator Mark Glickman reflects on his career, consulting work, and creative passions after receiving the 2025 ASA Founders Award. He shares insights on statistical modeling and expert testimony, as well as his interests in chess, music, and magic.
Q&A with ASA Founder Jeff Witmer
Amstat News recently spoke with Jeff Whitmer, who was named an ASA Founder this year in recognition of his contributions to both the field and the ASA.
ASA Founder and Fellow Contributes to Reuters Series
James J. Cochran, founder and fellow of the American Statistical Association, contributed his expertise in statistical methodologies to The Bat Lands, the award-winning Reuters online series that explores the connection between environmental destruction and human health.