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Member Showcase: Robert Oster on the Power of Collaboration, Leadership, and Giving Back
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.
Advancing Precision Medicine Through Data and AI: A Conversation with Jing Huang
ASA Fellow Jing Huang discusses her work leading data and AI strategy to advance precision medicine for transplant patients.
Leaders on Leadership, Careers, and the Future of Statistics
Two ASA Caucus of Industry Representatives board members Joseph Cappelleri of Pfizer and Ginger Holt of Databricks share insights on leadership, career growth, and the evolving skills statisticians need to thrive in industry.
It Is Never Too Early to Think About Statistical Leadership
Statisticians and data scientists occupy a unique space on a multidisciplinary team. Teams want to move fast and meet deadlines, but we know firsthand that every decision—even seemingly innocuous ones—can have major implications and consequences for all downstream activities.
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.
Enriching Society Through Statistics, Data Science, and AI: ASA Giving Day 2025
ASA Giving Day 2025 brings the community together to support education, advocacy, outreach, and leadership initiatives that strengthen statistics, data science, and AI.
Looking Ahead to JSM 2025: A Time to Reconnect, Reflect, and Rebuild
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee invites statisticians to attend JSM 2025 in Nashville to reconnect with the community, share research on the theme “Statistics, Data Science, and AI: Enriching Society,” and support one another during challenging times.
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.
Honoring the Legacy of Dionne Price: Reflections from Emory University
Emory University hosted the Dionne Price Memorial Lecture to honor their distinguished alumna, the first African American female ASA president, featuring keynote speaker F. DuBois Bowman and discussions about inclusive leadership in statistics.