Katherine Monti shares stories about her work with the ASA and offers advice for others looking to be of service to the association.

Richard Franzese of Certara and Glen Wright Colopy of Pod of Asclepius will host a three-part career Q&A with an episode each dedicated to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.

Peter Bickel of the University of California, Berkeley will present “Four Excursions in Genomics” at the colloquium.

Since middle school, Dionne Swift knew she would pursue a math- or science-related occupation because those were her favorite subjects. Fortunately, her math and science teachers looked like her in both middle and high school and, as relatable role models, they sparked her interest in math and science. Because of the mentors in her life, Swift strives to inspire others to achieve their educational and professional dreams and is active in the initiatives of the ASA Committee on Minorities in Statistics, including serving as a mentor since 2012.

The NIH, NSF, and several federal statistical agencies received increases, but many are facing fiscal challenges after years of purchasing power loss.