The chapter showcased its history as well as events like the Applied Statistics Workshop, student competitions, DataFest, and leadership initiatives that have advanced statistical science and built a vibrant community across academia, industry, and government.
Southern California Chapter
Highlights of the August 1–2, 2025, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The ASA Board of Directors met during JSM 2025 to approve key actions, receive financial and program updates, and discuss initiatives ranging from future JSM sites to strengthening community engagement and mentoring.
A Point of View: Pomona College
As a DataFest host, Jo Hardin, professor of mathematics and statistics at Pomona University, talks about how DataFest builds community and sparks collaboration.
Obituary: Michael Ross Chernick
Michael Ross Chernick died unexpectedly on January 1, 2021. He was 73 years old.
Southern California Chapter Plans Bayesian Analysis Workshop
The Southern California Chapter of the American Statistical Association will present an applied statistics workshop on Bayesian analysis March 24.
Statistics Awards Given at ISEF
The Southern California Chapter recently had the opportunity to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held May 8–13 in Los Angeles. While this global science competition for high-school students does not have a separate award category for statistics, the ASA was one of many participating organizations that sponsored both judging and awards.
Southern California Hosts Fall Kickoff
The Southern California Chapter held its annual fall kickoff November 7 at the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics of the University of California, Los Angeles.