Election as a AAAS Fellow honors those whose advancement of science and service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
James J. Cochran
Cochran Dispels NFL Conspiracy Theory
James J. Cochran of the University of Alabama worked with ESPN to analyze NFL officiating data, finding no evidence that penalties systematically bias game outcomes.
James Cochran Named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences
The academy recognized 88 distinguished scientists and scholars, including James Cochran, in its 2023 and 2024 classes, honoring their dedication to scientific excellence and contributions to research that addresses Africa’s challenges.
ASA Founder and Fellow Contributes to Reuters Series
James J. Cochran, founder and fellow of the American Statistical Association, contributed his expertise in statistical methodologies to The Bat Lands, the award-winning Reuters online series that explores the connection between environmental destruction and human health.
Data Viz Artists Tell the Story of the Sinking of the Titanic
The sinking of the Titanic motivated data visualization designers to tell the story of the tragedy in new ways, using a variety of graphical methods.
People News for March 2011
News and information about members of the ASA highlighted in the March issue. For a complete listing of news and information about members of the ASA, click here.