An educator with more than 30 years of experience, Robert Oster of the University of Alabama has provided statistical expertise to universities, government agencies, and contract research organizations. An ASA Fellow, Oster has served the ASA in many capacities.
giving back
ASA GivesBack: Building Connections, Inspiring Impact
The ASA GivesBack team hosted its third annual GivesBack project at the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon. The project featured writing letters to older adults and coloring and decorating pages for an organization that distributes cheerful drawings to individuals in nursing homes and hospitals, through the Meals on Wheels program, and to service members.
Staff Spotlight: Meet Adrian Docal, ASA Staff Accountant
Adrian Docal, staff accountant, graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus and enjoys giving back to his community, going to the gym, attending car shows, being out in nature, traveling, dabbling in photography, biking in the city, and spending time with friends and family.


