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Surveys Here to Stay
With the proliferation of data and data sources, one might think surveys are becoming less in demand or less important, but ensuring estimations and predictions are solidly anchored in a probabilistic approach that enables drawing solid inferential conclusions is needed more than ever.
Practical Significance Take II: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members
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: Anja Zgodic, Biostatistics Doctoral Student
Anja Zgodic initially appreciated the ASA for its networking opportunities, but has now become a passionate member of the Committee on Statistics and Disability.
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.
My ASA Story: Jana Asher, Assistant Professor and Director of Statistics Education
Jana Asher’s career has been colorful and varied, but she says she knows the ASA will be there no matter what comes next.
Dionne Price Elected 2023 ASA President
Price, of the FDA, has been elected the 118th president of the American Statistical Association for 2023. She will be the first African-American president of the ASA. The membership also elected Nicholas J. Horton of Amherst College as the 2023 vice president.
Katherine Ensor Elected 2022 ASA President
Katherine (Kathy) Ensor, Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics in the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University, has been elected the 117th president of the American Statistical Association. The ASA membership also elected Matilde Sanchez-Kam, associate director of analytics and informatics in the Office of Biostatistics of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration, ASA vice president.
Recognizing the ASA’s Longtime Members
Each year, the ASA recognizes all members reaching a milestone of 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of membership. All members who joined 35 or more years ago are also extended an invitation to a reception at the annual JSM.
Beyond JSM, JASA: Finding Hidden Value in Your ASA Membership
ASA President Jessica Utts presents seven ideas for getting more value from your membership.