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Imagine using your skills to help nonprofits measure impact, support public health, or guide smarter policy. Join our town hall on Communities in Action, 2026 ASA President Jeri Mulrow’s initiative linking statisticians with real community needs. tinyurl.com/tpajkc8p #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #DATA
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Imagine using your skills to help nonprofits measure impact, support public health, or guide smarter policy. Join our town hall on Communities in Action, 2026 ASA President Jeri Mulrow’s initiative linking statisticians with real community needs. tinyurl.com/tpajkc8p #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #DATA
Ready to be on the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings program in Boston? The deadline for topic-contributed proposals is December 10, and contributed abstract submission closes February 2. Learn more: magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12.... #STATSSKY
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ready to be on the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings program in Boston? The deadline for topic-contributed proposals is December 10, and contributed abstract submission closes February 2. Learn more: magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12.... #STATSSKY
ASA’s Ron Wasserstein reports in from Grand Valley State for its stats department career day. Watch as he shares his enthusiasm for the field & the joy of meeting future leaders beginning their professional journeys. Learn about ASA resources for undergraduate educators: #STATS tinyurl.com/4kkdbufb.
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
ASA’s Ron Wasserstein reports in from Grand Valley State for its stats department career day. Watch as he shares his enthusiasm for the field & the joy of meeting future leaders beginning their professional journeys. Learn about ASA resources for undergraduate educators: #STATS tinyurl.com/4kkdbufb.
ASA members Elizabeth Stuart and Enrique Schisterman are among the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine this year. This is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
ASA members Elizabeth Stuart and Enrique Schisterman are among the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine this year. This is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
December 15 is the deadline to nominate a colleague for the Noether Distinguished Scholar Award and Noether Early Career Scholar Award. #STATSSKY www.amstat.org/your-career/...
December 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
December 15 is the deadline to nominate a colleague for the Noether Distinguished Scholar Award and Noether Early Career Scholar Award. #STATSSKY www.amstat.org/your-career/...
Thinking about nominating a colleague for ASA Fellow? "Tips and Hints for Successful ASA Fellows Applications" breaks down what makes a strong nomination packet. Nominations are due March 1. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thinking about nominating a colleague for ASA Fellow? "Tips and Hints for Successful ASA Fellows Applications" breaks down what makes a strong nomination packet. Nominations are due March 1. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
Quote of the month: "My ASA journey continues to be shaped by the serendipity of chance encounters and the deliberate choice to stay actively involved." — Amarjot Kaur
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Quote of the month: "My ASA journey continues to be shaped by the serendipity of chance encounters and the deliberate choice to stay actively involved." — Amarjot Kaur
Book an exhibitor table at #SDSS26. View our prospectus here for exhibitor, sponsor, and advertising options: ww2.amstat.org/meeti...
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Book an exhibitor table at #SDSS26. View our prospectus here for exhibitor, sponsor, and advertising options: ww2.amstat.org/meeti...
During our year-end episode of “Practical Significance,” Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein talk with outgoing ASA Board members about leadership, collaboration, and serving the stats community. As season five wraps, we’re grateful for our listeners. Happy holidays! magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
During our year-end episode of “Practical Significance,” Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein talk with outgoing ASA Board members about leadership, collaboration, and serving the stats community. As season five wraps, we’re grateful for our listeners. Happy holidays! magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/
Carolina Franco, Andrzej Kosinski & Paulo Canas Rodrigues discuss the Educational Ambassador Program, which allows statisticians from other countries to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, gain advanced training & share what they have learned. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Carolina Franco, Andrzej Kosinski & Paulo Canas Rodrigues discuss the Educational Ambassador Program, which allows statisticians from other countries to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, gain advanced training & share what they have learned. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/12...
STATTRAK | Check out this list of companies hiring interns in 2026. If you are interested in having new experiences, improving your programming skills, or learning from senior-level statisticians, apply for one of these opportunities. #STATSSKY stattrak.amstat.org/2025/12/01/2...
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
STATTRAK | Check out this list of companies hiring interns in 2026. If you are interested in having new experiences, improving your programming skills, or learning from senior-level statisticians, apply for one of these opportunities. #STATSSKY stattrak.amstat.org/2025/12/01/2...
Today is our 185th birthday! Notable members include President Martin Van Buren, Florence Nightingale, and Lewis Cass. Read about our long history: www.amstat.org/about...
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is our 185th birthday! Notable members include President Martin Van Buren, Florence Nightingale, and Lewis Cass. Read about our long history: www.amstat.org/about...
The 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics will be held online June 15–18 with the theme “Sparking Joy and Discovery in a World of AI.” Learn how you can participate: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The 2026 Electronic Conference on Teaching Statistics will be held online June 15–18 with the theme “Sparking Joy and Discovery in a World of AI.” Learn how you can participate: magazine.amstat.org/...
Amherst College has a brand new statistics department! Read "Amstat News'" interview with Department Chair of Statistics Amy Wagaman to learn about the program: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amherst College has a brand new statistics department! Read "Amstat News'" interview with Department Chair of Statistics Amy Wagaman to learn about the program: magazine.amstat.org/...
In September, David Banks challenged the statistical community to take a hard look at its publication practices. This month, Daniel J. Eck offers a personal case study in response: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In September, David Banks challenged the statistical community to take a hard look at its publication practices. This month, Daniel J. Eck offers a personal case study in response: magazine.amstat.org/...
Help spotlight the leaders and innovators moving statistics forward. Explore the COPSS awards and submit a nomination to honor excellence in our profession. Nominations are due December 15: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Help spotlight the leaders and innovators moving statistics forward. Explore the COPSS awards and submit a nomination to honor excellence in our profession. Nominations are due December 15: magazine.amstat.org/...
We face uncertainty every day—weather forecasts, health predictions, and probabilities meant to guide our choices. On “Stats + Stories,” Sir David Spiegelhalter joins to talk about communicating risk and how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk, & luck. statsandstories.net/society1/the... #STATSSKY
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We face uncertainty every day—weather forecasts, health predictions, and probabilities meant to guide our choices. On “Stats + Stories,” Sir David Spiegelhalter joins to talk about communicating risk and how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk, & luck. statsandstories.net/society1/the... #STATSSKY
March 1 is the deadline for several ASA awards. Do you know a colleague who deserves recognition? Browse this list and honor a peer by submitting a nomination. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
March 1 is the deadline for several ASA awards. Do you know a colleague who deserves recognition? Browse this list and honor a peer by submitting a nomination. magazine.amstat.org/...
Thank you for supporting ASA Giving Day! With 224 contributions and $70,414 raised, your support strengthens education, professional development, and advocacy in statistics and data science.
Check out the contest winners: ww2.amstat.org/givin...
#ASAGivingDay #StatisticsCommunity #StatSky
Check out the contest winners: ww2.amstat.org/givin...
#ASAGivingDay #StatisticsCommunity #StatSky
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you for supporting ASA Giving Day! With 224 contributions and $70,414 raised, your support strengthens education, professional development, and advocacy in statistics and data science.
Check out the contest winners: ww2.amstat.org/givin...
#ASAGivingDay #StatisticsCommunity #StatSky
Check out the contest winners: ww2.amstat.org/givin...
#ASAGivingDay #StatisticsCommunity #StatSky
The 6th Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium was held April 11–12 at Yale University, drawing about 150 registrants for keynotes, a data challenge, workshops, and poster sessions. Read a recap: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The 6th Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium was held April 11–12 at Yale University, drawing about 150 registrants for keynotes, a data challenge, workshops, and poster sessions. Read a recap: magazine.amstat.org/...
This month, "Amstat News" spoke with new ASA Founder Jeff Witmer about his career, his service to the profession, and the impact of his work. Learn all about him: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This month, "Amstat News" spoke with new ASA Founder Jeff Witmer about his career, his service to the profession, and the impact of his work. Learn all about him: magazine.amstat.org/...
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. Congratualations! magazine.amstat.org/...
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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. Congratualations! magazine.amstat.org/...
ASA’s Ron Wasserstein is back at Washburn University—his alma mater and home for 23 years—where he’s being honored as an Alumni Fellow. He’s spending time with students and faculty, sharing his love of probability and statistics. Watch Ron’s special homecoming video. #STATTSKY #Statistics
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
ASA’s Ron Wasserstein is back at Washburn University—his alma mater and home for 23 years—where he’s being honored as an Alumni Fellow. He’s spending time with students and faculty, sharing his love of probability and statistics. Watch Ron’s special homecoming video. #STATTSKY #Statistics
The open-access journal "ASA Discoveries" is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shaping the future of statistics. Learn more about the new journal in this interview with Bo Li, editor-in-chief: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The open-access journal "ASA Discoveries" is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shaping the future of statistics. Learn more about the new journal in this interview with Bo Li, editor-in-chief: magazine.amstat.org/...
The 13th International Conference on Multiple Comparison Procedures took place August 12–15 at Temple University, bringing together 120 statisticians and research scientists from around the world. Here's a recap: magazine.amstat.org/...
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The 13th International Conference on Multiple Comparison Procedures took place August 12–15 at Temple University, bringing together 120 statisticians and research scientists from around the world. Here's a recap: magazine.amstat.org/...