This month, we’re spotlighting Jovana Mitic, a PhD statistics student at Clemson. She wants to be a data scientist or applied statistician doing modeling that actually gets used, particularly in public health applications.
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Posters, Networking, and Colloquium Highlight North Texas Chapter Meeting
The second annual Dallas and Fort Worth Data Science and Statistics Day (D3) took place on Thursday, March 26. D3 consisted of a student poster competition, networking dinner, and colloquium talk by Jeffrey S. Morris, professor of public health and preventive medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Obituary: Norman Phillip Ross
Norman Phillip Ross, pioneering chief statistician of the US Environmental Protection Agency and ASA fellow, passed away in November, leaving a legacy in environmental statistics and public health.
Obituary: Paul Rathouz
Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Joseph Cappelleri Honored with APHS Achievement Award
ASA Fellow Joseph Cappelleri has been awarded the 2025 Applied Public Health Statistics Section Award from the American Public Health Association.
Welcome New Members: Spotlight on Andrew Triska
New ASA member Andrew Triska dreams of using his statistical skills to develop tools to answer questions about contamination and adulteration in the food system. Plus, see the list of all the new ASA members who have joined recently!
New Member Spotlight: Nasya Howard
Get to know Nasya Howard, a recent grad who discovered her passion for statistics in college. She aspires to be a biostatistician advancing health care research and looks forward to networking with statisticians. Also, check out our list of all new members.
UT Biostatistics, Data Science Department Celebrates 55 Years
The University of Texas School of Public Health’s department of biostatistics and data science celebrated its 55th anniversary with a conference featuring leading experts, research discussions, and awards recognizing distinguished alumni and student achievements.
My ASA Story: Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar
Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s journey from Penn State to ASA president highlights her dedication to real-world statistics, health policy, the ASA, and gender balance in the field.
Statistician’s View: A Follow-Up to Gang Xie’s Practicing Statistician’s Plea
Jonathan Shuster offers a commendation and response to Professor Gang Xie for his editorial, “A Practicing Statistician’s Plea.”