On April 28, the Boston Chapter of the American Statistical Association celebrated Judith J. Lok, a Boston University professor, as the 2025 Mosteller Statistician of the Year for her pioneering contributions to causal inference and clinical trial design methodology.
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My ASA Story: Akshata Moharir, Lead Data Scientist
Microsoft lead data scientist Akshata Moharir shares how joining the ASA has connected her with mentors, speaking opportunities, and a supportive community that helped her grow from practitioner to thought leader in AI and data science.
Statistician’s View: The Power of Collaboration in Statistics
I think Nick Beyler’s best sentence comes at the very end of his February 2025 STATtr@k column, says Barry Nussbaum. “Want to collaborate on something?” That’s the key to all our statistical work. To have impact, we use our talents as part of a team.
JEDI Corner: So Much to Do, So Little Time
There is something for everyone in the JEDI-sponsored program at JSM this year.
Apply for WSDS 2022 Travel Awards
Applications for aid from students and early-career professionals must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 22.
Two Awarded Ellis R. Ott Scholarships
Therese Azevedo and Ann Marie Weideman were recently awarded the scholarships for the 2022–2023 academic year.
Claire Bowen, Ron Prevost Named to Census Scientific Advisory Committee
Members advise the Census Bureau director on the uses of scientific developments in statistical data collection, survey methodology, geospatial and statistical analysis, and more.
CAUSE Offers Cartoon Caption Contest
The contest is open to all who use or enjoy statistics, including students, instructors, and professionals.
Adji Bousso Dieng Wins 2022 Annie T. Randall Innovator Award
Dieng is recognized for her innovative statistical methods on artificial intelligence and probabilistic machine learning and her focus on societal impact as the founder and president of the nonprofit group The Africa I Know.
Apply for Student and Early-Career Travel Funds
The purpose of the ASA Student and Early Career Travel Fund is to encourage students and early-career professionals to become engaged in the statistical community through participation in ASA-sponsored professional meetings.