Zihang Wang, Irina Gaynanova, Aleksandr Aravkin, Benjamin B. Risk, Wentao Zhan, and Abhirup Datta received the 2024 JASA Reproducibility Award for their exemplary work in computational reproducibility in statistical research.
Research
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.
Significance Highlights: March Issue Takes on Data During War, Conflict
The March issue of Significance explores the challenges of gathering reliable data in war zones, highlighting innovative statistical approaches to measuring conflict effects, humanitarian needs, and diverse topics from hypothesis testing to mental health classification.
Earth Day Offers Opportunities for Environmental Advocacy
David Corliss highlights various Data for Good initiatives addressing environmental challenges, including marine microplastics tracking, frog population monitoring, pollinator studies, and community garden research, while encouraging collaboration through local ASA chapters.
QPRC 2025 to Take Place in Seattle
The 2025 Quality and Productivity Research Conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, from June 15–18.
Introducing Our Newest Members: Spotlight on Chris Burger
This month, we welcome many new members and spotlight Chris Burger, who answered some questions so we could get to know him better.
Essential Role of Statistics in the Evolution of Trustworthy AI
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar discusses JSM 2024, ASA’s membership in the Computer Science Accreditation Board, and ASA’s role in the evolution of safe AI.
JSM 2024: ASA Award Winners
Learn more about the winners of the 2024 Waksberg Award, Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science Societal Impact Award, and Gottfried E. Noether Distinguished Scholar Award.
NSF Institutes Develop AI for Public Benefit
In his Stats4Good column, David Corliss discusses the NSF’s 25 national artificial intelligence research institutes to create a cohesive approach to AI-related opportunities and risks.
Two Take Home Ellis R. Ott Scholarship
The Ellis R. Ott Scholarship Governing Committee awards two $7,500 scholarships to promising master’s and PhD candidates pursuing degrees in statistics and related disciplines. This year, the honorees are Valeria Ovalle Ocampo and Luke Hagar.