The ASA recently added the open-access journal Data Science in Science to its portfolio of publications and Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein interviewed the journal’s founding editor, David Matteson, during a recent podcast episode. If you missed it, you can tune in here.
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Innovation in Statistics and Regulatory Science Through Collaboration: A Journey
Biostatistician Margaret Gamalo says innovation in statistics and regulatory science involves incremental progress, requires the engagement of various stakeholders, and often unfolds in a nonlinear manner.
Expanding the ‘Big Tent’ for Statistics: Our Mission and Vision for Fostering Community
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar writes that ASA members are uniquely positioned to drive positive change within the organization, bringing together the areas in which they work and the communities they serve.
Data for Good Opportunities Abound in Refugee Crises
This month, David Corliss discusses the ways statisticians and data scientists can support refugees and other displaced persons.
BASS XXXI Slated for Savannah
Tutorials about diverse topics related to the research, clinical development, and regulation of pharmaceuticals will be presented by speakers from academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and the US Food and Drug Administration.
JEDI Corner: JEDI Initiatives Alive in Clinical and Translational Science
The Association for Clinical and Translational Science created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group, which serves as a community for members interested in advancing JEDI in both clinical and translational science.
Starstruck: Statistician Describes Work in Astrostatistics
Chris Franck chats with Jessi Cisewski-Kehe, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose love of astronomy led her to a career in astrostatistics and topological data analysis.
Predict 5 Creators Give Behind-the-Scenes View
Three dedicated ASA members have organized a unique contest for Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month designed to engage high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Nominations Open for Emanuel and Carol Parzen Prize for Statistical Innovation
The prize is awarded in even-numbered years to a North American statistician whose outstanding research contributions include innovations that have affected statistics practice and whose PhD degree is at least 25 years old.
Getting Started in Government, Agency, and Legislative Advocacy
Since 2024 is an election year, US state legislatures are focusing on goals the public will notice. Statistics and data will play a vital role in identifying those goals, delivering beneficial results, and measuring impact, so columnist David Corliss provides tips for getting started in advocacy.