Microsoft lead data scientist Akshata Moharir shares how joining the ASA has connected her with mentors, speaking opportunities, and a supportive community that helped her grow from practitioner to thought leader in AI and data science.
My ASA Story
My ASA Story: Miranda L. Lynch, Research Assistant Professor
Miranda L. Lynch joined the ASA in 2003, when she was a student working on her Master of Integrated Science degree at the University of Colorado at Denver. Read about her involvement over the years.
My ASA Story: Ron Wasserstein, ASA Executive Director
Ron Wasserstein says his ASA story started—and continues—with people, from early mentors to current colleagues at the ASA and elsewhere.
My ASA Story: Theresa Utlaut, Applied Statistician
Theresa Utlaut’s career path has been straight, which might sound boring, but she has loved her adventures as an applied statistician and ASA member.
My ASA Story: Alexandra L. Hanlon, Professor of Practice, Center Director, and Collaborative Biostatistician
Alexandra L. Hanlon says the ASA has been instrumental to both her personal and career growth and is excited to see a continued shift toward team science and practicing statisticians.
My ASA Story: Mike Jadoo, Bureau of Labor Statistics Economist
Mike Jadoo, an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Office of Productivity and Technology, first learned about the American Statistical Association from a coworker who was going to the Joint Statistical Meetings.
My ASA Story: Arinjita Bhattacharyya, Senior Scientist
Arinjita Bhattacharyya is an early-career statistician working as a senior scientist in the biostatistics and research decision sciences division at Merck & Co.
My ASA Story: Matt Hayat, Professor of Biostatistics
Matt Hayat says, “My career path as a collaborating biostatistician and statistics educator has brought me much meaning and joy, and the ASA has been a central thread throughout.”
My ASA Story: Claire Kelling, PhD Candidate
Claire Kelling joined the ASA in graduate school and had an invaluable experience at the Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference in 2017, which sparked her association engagement.
D. Anthony Miles, Chief Executive Officer
D. Anthony Miles is the chief executive officer and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation. Read about his eclectic path to ASA membership.