An educator with more than 30 years of experience, Robert Oster of the University of Alabama has provided statistical expertise to universities, government agencies, and contract research organizations. An ASA Fellow, Oster has served the ASA in many capacities.
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This Month in Statistics History: Pioneers of Statistics Education
Read about major landmarks in the history of statistics education in America and the contributions of notable statistics educators in This Month in Statistics History, celebrating World Teachers Day and World Statistics Day.
Statistics from the Road | Honoring George Cobb: A Lasting Legacy in Statistics Education
The ASA Legacy Page program’s most recent addition brings together memories and reflections that celebrate George Cobb’s life, career, and lasting influence on the profession of statistics.
ASA Announces 2026 Winners of Data Visualization Poster and Statistics Project Competitions
ASA has announced the winners of its 2026 Data Visualization Poster and Statistics Project competitions for grades K–12, with top student projects recognized across four grade divisions.
‘JSDSE’ Explores Classic Concepts, Innovations in Statistics and Data Science Education
This issue covers a range of topics, from classic problems to newer areas such as machine olfaction, plus several papers about teaching collaboration and an interview with two former journal editors.
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.
Deadline Approaches for Health Science Award Nominations
Nominations are open until May 1 for three of the Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section’s annual awards.
Q&A with ASA Founder Rob Gould
Rob Gould has spent his career encouraging, influencing, and inspiring statistics students and educators. Learn more about the ASA Founder in this interview.
Obituary: Paul Rathouz
Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Maria Tackett
From an early age, Maria Tackett felt a passion for math, particularly solving puzzle-like problems. Now an associate professor of the practice at Duke University, she mentors students and collaborates with them to reach their goals.