In 2026, the Quality and Productivity Section aims to better create value for their members and to continue strong student support through scholarships and grants.
Joint Statistical Meetings
ASA Sections Announce Joint Student Paper Competition
A trio of ASA sections are holding a student paper competition. Winners will present their papers at JSM 2026.
Nominations Sought for 2026 COPSS Awards
Help spotlight the leaders and innovators moving statistics forward. Explore the COPSS awards and submit a nomination to honor excellence in our profession.
Student Paper Competition Submissions Due November 15
Win a travel award to an ASA-sponsored conference! Learn about the general policies and procedures to apply.
Highlights of the August 1–2, 2025, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The ASA Board of Directors met during JSM 2025 to approve key actions, receive financial and program updates, and discuss initiatives ranging from future JSM sites to strengthening community engagement and mentoring.
Service, Leadership, and Innovation: An Interview with 2027 ASA President Brian Millen
Millen shares his journey of leadership, service, and innovation in statistics, highlighting his vision for advocacy, mentorship, diversity, and the future of the profession in the era of AI and data science.
Submit Your JSM 2026 Topic-Contributed Session Proposal Today
The Survey Research Methods Section is calling on members to submit topic-contributed session proposals for JSM 2026, especially those aligned with the “Communities in Action” theme.
Survey Research Methods Section Calls for 2026 Course Proposals
The Survey Research Methods Section is calling for 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings continuing education course proposals.
Come to Boston: JSM 2026 Invited Session Proposals Sought
The theme for JSM 2026, selected by ASA President-Elect Jeri Mulrow, is “Communities in Action: Advancing Society.” With this spirit in mind, the JSM 2026 program committee invites proposals for invited sessions.
XL-Files: If Statistics Must Die … Let It Go Out with All Its Styles
The survival of statistics as a profession—not just a scientific discipline—depends on embracing its many styles, from modeling to decision-making and consensus-building, especially as data science and AI reshape the landscape.