The US is celebrating mathematics in 2026 with nationwide events, culminating in the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia.
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Spring Training for Your Giving Strategy
After recent tax changes, ASA Director of Development Amanda Malloy outlines how donors—whether they itemize or not—can adjust their charitable giving strategy to maximize tax benefits while supporting the ASA.
Gertrude Cox Scholarship Recipients Reflect on Growth, Mentorship
Abigail Loe and Olivia McGough received the 2025 Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship. Here, they talk about what life has been like since then.
This Month in Statistics History: The Origin of Math Symbols
Penny S. Reynolds traces how today’s familiar math symbols evolved over centuries from ancient Egyptian glyphs and verbose medieval texts to standardized notation.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take II, Volume 1: A Conversation with the Editors of ‘ASA Discoveries’
“ASA Discoveries” is the American Statistical Association’s new open-access journal designed to publish innovative work that doesn’t fit traditional journal molds.
eCOTS 2026 to Spark Joy, Discovery in a World of AI
Registration is open for the 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics, which will focus on sparking joy and discovery in statistics education amid the rise of AI.
STATBOLIC 2026 Advances Statistical Science in Cardiometabolic Drug Development
The conference—dedicated to advancing statistical innovation in cardiometabolic drug development—brought together industry, academic, and regulatory statisticians committed to advancing treatments for metabolic disorders.
Last Call to Register for SDSS 2026 in Milwaukee
The conference brings together data scientists, statisticians, and computer scientists for short courses, keynotes, and networking opportunities centered on the evolving role of AI.
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: James Hunter Clair
Jim Clair passed away in October. He enjoyed snowboarding, surfing, and puzzles. He also raised two scarlet macaws, caring for them for more than 47 years.