In August, the American Statistical Association released “A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics,” a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. Input and feedback from the ASA community is encouraged.
Peggy Carr
JSM Sessions Commit to JEDI Themes
JSM 2026 in Boston included a wide range of sessions and programming focused on the JEDI themes of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JSM 2026: Communities in Action Draws Thousands to Boston
The 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings brought together more than 5,500 statisticians and data scientists from academia, industry, and government to Boston this past August. Read a recap of this year’s major events and see photos from the conference.
Revisiting a Conversation Worth Sharing
ASA President Jeri Mulrow shares a JSM TV conversation with President’s Invited Address speaker Peggy Carr in this month’s President’s Corner.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women in statistics, biostatistics, and data science. As mentors, educators, and innovators, they’ve shaped the field in countless ways. Read their journeys and learn about their incredible achievements.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023
In celebration of Black History Month, we recognize 12 individuals from the Black/African American collective who have made tremendous contributions to the statistics field as mentors, professors, and entrepreneurs.
Meet Peggy Carr, Commissioner for Education Statistics
On August 24, 2021, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Peggy G. Carr as commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics in the Institute of Education Sciences at the US Department of Education.