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Obituary: Jayalakshmi Natarajan

October 1, 2025 Leave a Comment

ASA member Jayalakshmi “Jaya” Natarajan passed away on June 1 at the age of 77.

New Member Spotlight: Lujun Zhang

September 2, 2025 Leave a Comment

Meet new ASA member Lujun Zhang, who is passionate about using statistics to drive biomedical innovation.

ASA Pride Scholarship Accepting Nominations

February 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

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The ASA Pride Scholarship was established to raise awareness and support the success of LGBTQ+ statisticians and data scientists, as well as allies.

Introducing Our Newest Members: Spotlight on Sara Neequaye

February 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Sara Neequaye shares what led her to pursue an education in statistics. We also welcome many other new ASA members.

Introducing Our Newest Members: Spotlight on Wanying Shao 

January 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

This month, we spotlight new member Wanying Shao, who answered the following questions so we could get to know her better:  How did you become interested in statistics and/or data science?   I became interested in statistics during my undergraduate studies, when I realized its power to solve various real-world problems. Working on these projects helped […]

Practical Significance Take II: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members

October 1, 2024 Leave a Comment

Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein chat with Michael Zyphur, director of Instats, about the ASA’s partnership with the company, which is dedicated to improving research practices by offering expert-led training through its online platform.

My ASA Story: Jana Asher, Assistant Professor and Director of Statistics Education

January 1, 2022 1 Comment

Jana Asher (left) with students at Slippery Rock University, where she helped start a statistics club

Jana Asher’s career has been colorful and varied, but she says she knows the ASA will be there no matter what comes next. 

2015 Salary Survey of Business, Industry, and Government Statisticians

November 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

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The ASA conducted a salary survey of the association’s nonacademic members in the United States employed by business, industry, or government.

Lessons from 34 Years as a Master’s Statistician in Industry

August 1, 2016 1 Comment

Nestor Rohowsky reflects on the lessons of his 34 years in statistics and the key decisions that shaped his career.

In Memory of Connie M. Borror

July 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

The ASA community, along with her many colleagues and friends, mourn the loss of Connie M. Borror—and we remember her life and work.

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