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MCP2025 Marks Successful Gathering in Philadelphia

The 13th International Conference on Multiple Comparison Procedures took place August 12–15 at Temple University in Philadelphia, bringing together 120 statisticians and research scientists from around the world.

Applications of NLP, Generative AI in Statistical Modeling and Decision-Making

For statisticians, traditional methods such as data mining, hypothesis testing, and inference have long been the backbone of analysis. These approaches remain powerful, but new tools—especially natural language processing and generative AI—make it easier to uncover insights, automate text-heavy tasks, and support decision-making at scale.  

Editor Seeks Submissions About Spatial Statistics in Imaging

The editor of the ASA’s journal Statistics and Data Science in Imaging invites submissions for a special issue on spatial statistics in imaging with the support of the ASA Statistics and the Environment and Statistics in Epidemiology sections. 

Amherst Launches Statistics Department

Amherst College recently launched a new statistics department. Amstat News recently spoke to Amy Wagaman, professor and chair of statistics at Amherst, about the school’s vision and goals for the department.

Climate.us Seeks to Fill Gap in Climate Data

The federal website Climate.gov, once an important source of data and analysis, has been closed. In response, an independent coalition of researchers and other supporters have created a new website, Climate.us, to address the need for data and other resources to support climate research.  

D. Anthony Miles Wins Best Paper Award

ASA member, statistician, and marketing expert D. Anthony Miles recently won his 35th best paper award at the Fall 2025 Academy of Business Research Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  

Obituary: Andrew Beveridge

Andrew Beveridge, longtime ASA member and famous demographer, passed away April 10 from a heart attack while attending the annual Population Association of America meeting in Washington, DC. He was 79. 

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.

Committees, Statistics Without Borders Increase Visibility

The American Statistical Association is dedicated to increasing external visibility and support for the statistics profession and promoting the use of statistics in other fields. The committees of the ASA’s Professional Issues and Visibility Council are critical to making that happen.  

Keeping Chapters Strong: Essentials for Good Standing

Maintaining a healthy and active chapter within the ASA does not require a massive membership or a packed calendar. Instead, it starts with meeting a few essential requirements. Take your chapter to the next level with these ideas.

Professional Opportunities

Western Michigan University, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at El Paso, Washington State University, and National University of Singapore are hiring professors.

A Century of Washington Statistics

The current president of the Washington Statistical Society reflects on its fluctuating membership, evolving role in a digital age, and continued importance.