David Swanson, professor emeritus at UC Riverside, has received the award for his influential contributions to demographic methodology, including the cohort change ratio method.
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Privacy and Confidentiality Committee Webinar Tackles ‘Statistical Purpose’
The ASA’s Privacy and Confidentiality Committee hosted a webinar exploring the concept of “statistical purpose” and why getting it right matters in today’s federal data landscape.
Sallie A. Keller to Give Deming Lecture
The American Statistical Association recently selected Sallie A. Keller, chief scientist and associate director of the US Census Bureau’s Research and Methodology Directorate, as the recipient of its 2026 Deming Lecturer Award. She will give the Deming Lecture on August 4, during the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston, Massachusetts.
Decision-Making for Statisticians
Mark Otto explores how statisticians and data scientists can apply decision analysis to everyday choices—big or small.
Data for Good Activists Fight Human Trafficking
This month marks the 100th column in the Data for Good series, written by David Corliss. In this latest column, he shows how statisticians can help eradicate human trafficking.
Obituary: David F. Findley
David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
Frauke Kreuter Wins Waksberg Award
Kreuter received the award for her pioneering contributions to survey methodology and training the next generation of data-savvy survey researchers
Applications Sought for Postdoctoral Research Program
The US Census Bureau offers a postdoctoral program that provides research opportunities compatible with bureau interests.
Explore US Statistical Agencies with Stats+Stories
Those interested in the work of US statistical agencies, their international counterparts, or topics related to their work might want to dive into this Stats+Stories podcast episode list.
Global Data for Good Data Sources: A World of Opportunity
The Data for Good community is experiencing incredible growth in the availability and quality of global data, benefiting researchers in academia, government, and industry. Here, David Corliss highlights data resources to empower everyone, from seasoned researchers to students.