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My ASA Story: Donna LaLonde, ASA Associate Executive Director
Since joining the ASA in 2015, Donna LaLonde has built lasting friendships, grown professionally, and found opportunities to connect with others who share her passions.
Arizona Chapter Holds In-Person ASA DataFest
The Arizona Chapter held its ASA DataFest March 24–26—its first with in-person options since COVID began—and had a record 119 students enroll.
Highlights of the March 31 – April 1, 2023, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The first meeting of the 2023 ASA Board of Directors featured the ASA’s first LinkedIn Live event—a conversation with the ASA Board of Directors.
New Two-Year College Data Science, Analytics Programs on the Rise
Dozens of two-year colleges have started data science and analytics programs, with many offering degrees or certificates. Learn about the County College of Morris, Wake Tech, Montgomery College, and College of DuPage here.
Arizona Chapter Holds Third DataFest Competition
The Arizona Chapter held its third DataFest competition and first with all three public universities in the state participating. The event served to bring members into activity from an otherwise dormant year.
Gratitude!
This month, ASA President Wendy Martinez uses her column to express her gratitude to colleagues around the world.
ASA DataFest in Southern California Attracts Hundreds
The southern California region played host to two ASA DataFests this spring. The data consisted of GPS and accelerometer records from every game played in the previous season by the Canadian National Women’s Rugby 7 team, as well as data on daily training and medical reports.
Put the Data in DataFest
The ASA DataFest—held every spring at more than 40 colleges and universities around the world—brings together a community of undergraduate students, faculty, graduate students, and data professionals. But without the data, there is no DataFest, which is why Rob Gould is asking for help in finding data for future DataFests.
We Love Data Competitions
Students at Virginia Tech enjoy competing in the ASA DataFest every spring, so much so that they added another competition, which will take place in the fall.