Norman Phillip Ross, pioneering chief statistician of the US Environmental Protection Agency and ASA fellow, passed away in November, leaving a legacy in environmental statistics and public health.
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ASA Launches Voluntary Data Science Certification Program
The American Statistical Association is launching a voluntary data science certification program with two credentials: Data Science Professional and Advanced Data Science Professional.
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.
‘STATtr@k’: A Starting Point
‘STATtr@k’ is the ASA’s hub helping students and early-career statisticians and data scientists launch their careers through internships, advice, resources, and community and visibility opportunities.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
SDSS registration opens, nominations are open for the 2026 Don Owen Award and ASA Fellow Award, a new Statistical Storytellers group is forming, and updates from ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein are online.
Erasing the Gap Between Statistics and Imaging: A Q&A with Marina Vannucci
SDSI, the ASA’s new open-access journal led by Marina Vannucci, is building a dedicated home for statistical imaging research and interdisciplinary collaboration, with early efforts focused on visibility and special issues.
Two Ideas to Support and Reward Data Collectors
Data collectors are undervalued, and two key solutions—systematically tracking data with proper citations and DOIs and creating awards to recognize data stewardship—would better support and reward those who make high-quality data possible.
Connection, Contribution, and Evidence
ASA President Jeri Mulrow introduces Communities in Action, a 2026 initiative to strengthen connections between statisticians and local leaders, and encourages members to help expand the American Statistical Association’s impact.
Statistics in History: Dry Month January
Statisticians from Henry Gellibrand to R. A. Fisher have long applied and developed key statistical methods using problems from brewing, winemaking, and other alcohol-related contexts.
Meet New ASA Members: Spotlight on William Brown
This month, the American Statistical Association is highlighting new member William Brown, who mixes a love of music, hiking, and marathon running with data to help students thrive at New Mexico Junior College. Check out the full list of new ASA members, too!