This month, we’re spotlighting Apsara, a PhD student in biostatistics at the University of Louisville whose journey spans Sri Lanka, Finland, and beyond.
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Celebrating Two Years of SDSA: Building Community and Advancing Aging Research
SDSA has grown to 454 members across five continents. In two years, the group has launched monthly webinars, hosted meetups, and created a spotlight series for early-career researchers.
Survey Research Methods Section to Sponsor Multitude of Sessions at JSM
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring numerous sessions at JSM covering a wide range of topics, including integrating AI and machine learning into the survey lifecycle.
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.
Member Showcase: Jennifer Park
From authoring core federal statistical policy directives to building national reporting platforms, Park’s work sits at the intersection of statistics, policy, and the public good.
Finding the Statistics in the Prelude
This month’s cover feature finds hidden patterns in Chopin’s “Preludes,” and you may be moved by the pattern more than the music itself.
Highlights of the ASA Board of Directors Meeting from April 17–18, 2026
The meeting included extending the eligibility period for the early-career membership rate and working on the development of an AI strategic plan.
‘Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research’ to Publish Special Section on Overall Survival, Drug Development
The special section, titled Overall Survival in Oncology Trials and Drug Development, will feature six articles.
Why I Am Optimistic
In her latest column, ASA President Jeri Mulrow makes the case for genuine optimism about the field. There has never been a more exciting or consequential time to be a statistician, she says.
Growing on Purpose
ASA President Jeri Mulrow explores how members can take advantage of opportunities to build skills, expand networks, and grow with purpose.