This month in statistics history features several important events and birthdays, including our very own! The ASA is in good company with Shirley Kallek, Simon Newton Dexter North, Stephen Fienberg, and more. magazine.amstat.org/...

Have you heard? WSDS is going virtual due to the government shutdown and anticipated flight cancelations. We hope you will join us this week as we pivot to create the same meaningful experience everyone has grown to love. See you there! ww2.amstat.org/meetings/wsd...

#UNL Dept of Statistics seminar, The Metrics, was yesterday with > 150 individuals attending (in person and Zoom), www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUk2.... We discuss errors in stat analysis by administrators in their proposal to eliminate 6 departments. /1 #Nebraska #Huskers #LNK @amstatnews.bsky.social

See the impact of donor support in our fall GiveASA newsletter. This is what your Giving Day gift can do! www.amstat.org/docs/default... #asagivingday

Know an early-career statistician who shows potential for great leadership and shaping the future of statistics? COPSS is accepting nominations for the Emerging Leader Award: stattrak.amstat.org/...

💎 Emily Huang (Associate Professor) received a shoutout in Ji-Hyun Lee's "Hidden Gems" President's Corner for @amstatnews.bsky.social. We are so lucky to have you, Emily!

Journal submissions got you stressed? Daniela Witten of the University of Washington shares advice about editing and dealing with rejection when submitting papers to academic journals. magazine.amstat.org/...

Will you be among the innovators contributing to the SDSS 2026 program? AI is redefining what’s possible in data science and statistics, but progress depends on experts like you. Submit an abstract to present at SDSS 2026 this spring in Milwaukee by November 20: tinyurl.com/yc2xr3wy #STATSSKY

The Traveling Bandit: A Framework for Bayesian Optimization with Movement Costs @amstatnews.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

ASA colleagues Amanda Malloy and Amy Farris are leading the ASA Partner Program, which builds year-round relationships that go beyond event sponsorship—supporting everything from K–12 teachers to early-career member professional development. magazine.amstat.org/...

This month on STATtr@k: Job hunting can feel daunting—there’s a lot of uncertainty, and the stakes can be high. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take a significant step forward in your career, having a thoughtful plan can make all the difference. stattrak.amstat.org/...

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from ASA headquarters with colleagues Anna Bargagliotti, Kaycie Maddox, and Christine Franklin, who are reviewing feedback on the upcoming “Statistical Education of Teachers” (SET2) report. Read the first report: tinyurl.com/mw6d5ac7 #STATSSKY

A thoughtful reminder that statisticians should be part of clinical trial design from day one, and that leadership isn’t just for senior statisticians. Influence, communicate, collaborate!

According to Richard Zink of JMP Statistical Discovery, it is never too early to think about statistical leadership. In this month's "Amstat News" cover story, Zink focuses on the importance of statisticians in multidisciplinary projects. magazine.amstat.org/...

Quote of the month: "As a master's student, I could not think of better training in scientific communication than giving a talk at JSM and answering audience questions." magazine.amstat.org/...

Thank you to Cytel, the November sponsor of the "Practical Significance" podcast. Cytel’s East Horizon platform is a comprehensive, cloud-native workbench for clinical trial design, simulation, and forecasting. Learn more: cytel.com. #STATSSKY #Podcast #QuantitativeMethods #Biostatisticians

📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢 @nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences". Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...

In this month's President's Corner column, Ji-Hyun Lee turns the mic over to members who express gratitude for their "hidden gems" in the statistical community. magazine.amstat.org/...

As the federal statistical system faces mounting challenges, this episode of “Practical Significance” features insights from experts Nancy Potok and Connie Citro into modernizing data systems, rebuilding trust, and strengthening federal statistics. Listen in: magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/ #STATSSKY

Time is running out to register for WSDS 2026, Nov. 12–14 in Cincinnati! WSDS is a signature event made up of a vibrant and inclusive community in which attendees exchange ideas, forge connections, and celebrate the achievements of women in stats and data science. Join us: tinyurl.com/4xch84kb

Learn more about how you can use 911 data to understand police deployment in our short blog post for ASA's Committee on Law and Justice Statistics: community.amstat.org/lawandjustic...

Covariate Adjusted Functional Mixed Membership Models @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

3:1 Nesting Rules in Redistricting @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The ASA Statistical Smarts Quiz is now LIVE! Take the quiz by November 20 and be entered into a prize drawing. Winners will be announced during the ASA Giving Day live kickoff on November 21. Show off your smarts and support the future of statistics! Take the quiz now: take.quiz-maker.com/QW4Y59DXT

The Count on Stats newsletter focuses on the changes underway to the federal statistical agencies, and we request your help in tracking and addressing setbacks. Sign up for #CountOnStats newsletter for updates: lnkd.in/eWa9PDtd and see summaries: lnkd.in/e-uevNJV#CountOnStats #DataInfrastructure

The NYC Chapter brought together 125 innovators for AI Workshop NYC 2025. Talks, demos, and hackathon winners such as Pulsepanion & LimbGuard showcased AI transforming health care and research. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/10... #AI #DataScience #DigitalHealth #Innovation

UA stats professor James J. Cochran helped ESPN analyze NFL officiating—more penalties don't mean more losses. magazine.amstat.org/... #Statistics #SportsAnalytics #NFL #DataDrivenInsights

Undergrads in Stats and Data Science: Register for the Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference this November! Present your work & compete for a cash prize! magazine.amstat.org/...

Could someone be poisoning your kids’ Halloween candy? In this episode of "Stats + Stories," Joel Best joins @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social to unpack this enduring Halloween myth—and how bad stats can fuel social fears. tinyurl.com/ntjdhk54 #STATSSKY

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from UConn for the 31st Pfizer Colloquium—a long-running series honoring distinguished statisticians. Watch his video to learn more about this year’s honoree and the event’s lasting impact. View videos of past honorees tinyurl.com/yjpx8dsu #STATSSKY

Whether you are beginning your career journey or looking for your next role, ASA Career Connect has an array of job listings from top organizations. Log in with your ASA credentials to explore the new site and update your jobseeker profile: careerconnect.amstat...

Congrats to the 2025 SRMS Poster Competition winners! • Anne Cohen, University of Michigan • Yilan Huang, UCLA magazine.amstat.org/... #Statsky #SurveyResearch #DataScience

Caroline Birdrow found connection + growth through the ASA—thanks to programs supported by donors. youtube.com/shorts/Y... ASA Giving Day is Nov 21. Let’s pay it forward. ww2.amstat.org/givin...

“If we never speak, we risk invisibility when it matters most.” ASA’s updated policy balances speaking out with protecting our mission and members in a divided world. Join the conversation: magazine.amstat.org/... #ASA #DataIntegrity #ScienceMatters

USCOTS 2025 brought ~350 educators together at Iowa State to explore the idea of useful models in teaching statistics. Highlights included keynotes on modeling and LLMs and Beth Chance receiving the George Cobb Award. magazine.amstat.org/... #USCOTS #StatsEd #DataScience #TeachingStats #STEM

TEACHERS | Do you discuss randomness in your K-12 statistics classes? In this article by Mark Louie Ramos, teachers can learn to bring randomness to life and give students an understanding of why this statistical tool works. www.statisticsteache...

ISBA Biostatistics & Pharma Stats Section is accepting submissions for the 2025 Junior Researcher and Best Paper awards. Deadline: Nov. 1. stattrak.amstat.org/...

Ruishan Lin takes top honors at #JSM2025 for EEG change-point research; Kimberly Greco earns honorable mention for AI in rare disease detection! #JSM2025 ##Statsky #DataScience magazine.amstat.org/...#JSM2025#JSM2025

The ASA Biopharmaceutical Section webinar explores a paper from Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research that challenges the validity of assumptions for identifying causal estimands. spr.ly/63325AfZKU @amstatnews.bsky.social

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from Bucknell University, where he’s participating in a public policy forum. He shares appreciation for statisticians at liberal arts and small colleges—often the only statistician on campus—advancing innovation in statistics education. tinyurl.com/mupsd58n #STATSSKY

Time is running out! Submit nominations by Nov. 1 for the Monroe G. Sirken Award, recognizing groundbreaking contributions to survey methodology and interdisciplinary research. Details: tinyurl.com/mpharzdb #STATSSKY #Statistics #SurveyResearch

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein shares an update from outside ASA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia—the due diligence period for the building sale is complete, and the process is moving forward. Watch Ron’s video for next steps and learn more about the history of the ASA at tinyurl.com/55hpzxy2. #STATSSKY

Noah Giansiracusa is bringing math to the world! 🎉 He’ll receive the 2026 JPBM Communications Award for his work explaining how algorithms shape our lives. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/10... #MathMatters #Algorithms #JPBM #STEM

New "JSDSE" (Vol. 33) is out! Celebrate 20 years of "GAISE," hear Jim Albert on teaching stats with sports, and explore fresh insights for data science education. Open access and full of inspiration! #StatisticsEducation #DataScience #GAISE #JSDSE #OpenAccess magazine.amstat.org/blog/2025/10...

COPSS Awards #JSM2025! Honoring top leaders: James Robins, Lester Mackey, Hongtu Zhu, Kathy Ensor, plus eight emerging leaders driving innovation and mentorship in stats! #COPSS #Stats #StatsLeadership magazine.amstat.org/...#JSM2025!

TEACHERS | Tried teaching your students Will Rogers Phenomenon, Simpson’s Paradox, or the Birthday Problem? Here are some strategies to these puzzles, from intimidating challenges to learning opportunities. www.statisticsteache...

Call for Volunteers—ASA Citizen Science Project! Help track changes in federal statistical data releases to support transparency and data integrity. Seeking monitors from BJS, BTS, EIA, NASS, & more. Learn more & sign up: tinyurl.com/4khhth7m #FederalStatistics #STATSSKY

If you’re in the DMV area and want to help out and donate some non-perishables, we’re collecting food donations at this Saturday’s NIH Vigil - 10-11:30 am at the Medical Center Metro in front of the NIH.

Data visualizations shape how we understand the world—on social media, in the news, and across organizations. But how do we know which ones to trust? This episode of Stats + Stories features Nathan Yau, who discusses his guide, “Defense Against Dishonest Charts." #STATSSKY bit.ly/3L8YaNs

NEW: @amstatnews.bsky.social urges Congress not to adopt a House funding bill provision that would take away the Census Bureau’s ability to “inquire” more than twice to get a survey response because it would "undermine the nation’s statistical infrastructure" www.amstat.org/docs/default...