Each year, the ASA recognizes all members reaching a milestone of 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of membership. All longtime members are also extended an invitation to a reception at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings.
JSM
Q&A with ASA Founder Mark Glickman
Harvard statistician and Glicko rating system creator Mark Glickman reflects on his career, consulting work, and creative passions after receiving the 2025 ASA Founders Award. He shares insights on statistical modeling and expert testimony, as well as his interests in chess, music, and magic.
Connection, Contribution, and Evidence
ASA President Jeri Mulrow introduces Communities in Action, a 2026 initiative to strengthen connections between statisticians and local leaders, and encourages members to help expand the American Statistical Association’s impact.
Entries Sought for Statistical Significance Poster Competition
The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee’s Statistical Significance Poster Competition requires participants to submit a one-page poster and summary to showcase how statistics can improve society.
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.
Winners of SRMS Poster Competition Announced
The Survey Research Methods Section named Anne Cohen and Yilan Huang as winners of the 2025 SRMS poster competition for their innovative research in Bayesian methods and dental care utilization.
Frauke Kreuter Wins Waksberg Award
Kreuter received the award for her pioneering contributions to survey methodology and training the next generation of data-savvy survey researchers