The webinar titled “Ethical Thinking in Other Backyards” (from Global Ethics Day, October 15, 2025) highlighted the role of ethics in our work and increasing the visibility of the ASA Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. Read an extensive recap.
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SRMS Elects Officers, Offers Webinar, Sponsors Sessions
The Survey Research Methods Section elected new officers, sponsored several JSM events, and shared upcoming webinar plans.
ASA Connects Policymakers, Congressional Staffers
As part of its science policy work, the ASA organized a congressional briefing in January to highlight the role of statistics and research in informing criminal justice policymaking. Moderated by Greg Ridgeway, the virtual event featured Nancy La Vigne, director of the National Institute of Justice, and Kevin Scott, acting director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Statistics in Defense and National Security Section Hosts Webinar
Thomas Mathew, ASA Fellow and professor of statistics in the department of mathematics and statistics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, gave a talk on tolerance intervals and regions.
Pathways to Promotions Webinar Addresses Burnout
In May, the ASA Pathways to Promotions Committee of the Statistical Consulting Section invited Tara Maddala and Sally Morton to speak as part of their webinar series. Maddala and Morton shared their perspectives, experiences, and methods for identifying and addressing burnout.
Committee Spotlight: Committee on Career Development
The ASA Committee on Career Development’s mission is to provide support and information about career decisions to statisticians. Here, Elizabeth Mannshardt tells us how the committee works to accomplish that mission.
New Developments in Synthetic Data Generation: Privacy Day Webinar Summary
As the world grapples with how best to share confidential data, there is a rising interest in synthetic data methods, which are used to protect confidentiality of microdata units.
Climbing the Tower: Developing Your First Promotion Packet as an Academic Collaborative Statistician
The ASA Pathways to Promotion Committee brought together Walter Ambrosius and Leslie McClure for a webinar in their Establishing a Collaborative Career in Academia series. The title of the free webinar is “Developing Your Promotion Packet as an Academic Collaborative Statistician.”
Nigeria Hosts First ASA Student Chapter in Africa
Last December, the first ASA student chapter to be created in Africa was founded in Nigeria. The Nigeria ASA Student Chapter is headquartered at the University of Lagos but includes students from other universities throughout the country.
Committee on Career Development Starts Year with Webinar
The ASA Committee on Career Development will host its first event of 2022—a free webinar, titled “Distinguished Careers in Statistics and Data Science,” January 28 at 11 a.m. EST.