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.
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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.
ASA Giving Day 2024: Empower Tomorrow Through Statistics and Data Science
Giving Day is an opportunity for the statistics and data science community to unite in support of initiatives that have a profound impact on the future of the field.
JEDI CORNER: Making Data Visualizations Accessible
Making data visualizations accessible to blind and visually impaired people would help improve equity in higher education and assist them with data-driven reasoning and communication.
JSM 2024: Regina Liu Wins 2024 Elizabeth L. Scott Award
Regina Liu received the COPSS 2024 Elizabeth L. Scott Award based on her outstanding achievements in research, education, service, and leadership and her superlative contributions to fostering opportunities for women, underrepresented groups, and junior researchers in statistics and nurturing their careers.
September Issue of Significance Focuses on Statistics, Space
The September issue turns to the heavens with a focus on statistics and space, from the Challenger disaster to safe spacesuits.
Practical Significance Take II: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members
Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein chat with Michael Zyphur, director of Instats, about the ASA’s partnership with the company, which is dedicated to improving research practices by offering expert-led training through its online platform.
Highlights from the August ASA Board Meeting
The ASA Board convened in August at JSM and approved editor appointments, adopted next year’s budget, and discussed presidential initiatives.
StatFest 2024 to Offer Advice, Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
StatFest 2024 is a free, one-day conference designed to encourage Black, Indigenous, and other undergraduate students of color to pursue graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
Thank You, Mentors: Members Show Gratitude for Guidance
May marks graduation season and provides an opportunity to show gratitude for those who have guided and motivated us throughout our respective journeys. Here, invited by the ASA GivesBack Team, members express their appreciation through “thank you notes” to those who mentored them.