Biostatistician Margaret Gamalo says innovation in statistics and regulatory science involves incremental progress, requires the engagement of various stakeholders, and often unfolds in a nonlinear manner.
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Expanding the ‘Big Tent’ for Statistics: Our Mission and Vision for Fostering Community
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar writes that ASA members are uniquely positioned to drive positive change within the organization, bringing together the areas in which they work and the communities they serve.
ASA Member Awarded Penn State Alumni Achievement Award
ASA member Jemar R. Bather was awarded the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award for his extraordinary professional accomplishments.
Data for Good Opportunities Abound in Refugee Crises
This month, David Corliss discusses the ways statisticians and data scientists can support refugees and other displaced persons.
BASS XXXI Slated for Savannah
Tutorials about diverse topics related to the research, clinical development, and regulation of pharmaceuticals will be presented by speakers from academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and the US Food and Drug Administration.
JEDI Corner: JEDI Initiatives Alive in Clinical and Translational Science
The Association for Clinical and Translational Science created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group, which serves as a community for members interested in advancing JEDI in both clinical and translational science.
Starstruck: Statistician Describes Work in Astrostatistics
Chris Franck chats with Jessi Cisewski-Kehe, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose love of astronomy led her to a career in astrostatistics and topological data analysis.
8th African International Conference Slated for June in Tunisia
The conference will be hosted by the University of Tunis El Manar with the theme, “Empowering Innovation: Advanced Statistics and Data Science for Sustainable Development in Africa.”
Predict 5 Creators Give Behind-the-Scenes View
Three dedicated ASA members have organized a unique contest for Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month designed to engage high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Nominations Open for Emanuel and Carol Parzen Prize for Statistical Innovation
The prize is awarded in even-numbered years to a North American statistician whose outstanding research contributions include innovations that have affected statistics practice and whose PhD degree is at least 25 years old.