The Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship was established to encourage women to enter statistically oriented professions. Two scholarship recipients are selected each year. Applications will be accepted until March 1. stattrak.amstat.org/2026/02/03/c...

In this month's President's Corner column, Jeri Mulrow highlights the stories of several Black statisticians and data scientists for Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/02...

Save the date! Join thousands of statisticians and data scientists at JSM 2026, August 1–6, in historical Boston. Enjoy 600+ sessions, 30+ short courses, networking, exhibits, distinguished speakers, and more. Registration & housing open May 1. ww2.amstat.org/meetings/jsm...

Fast Bayesian Functional Principal Components Analysis @amstatnews.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Get to know the candidates! Tune in to a virtual town hall event hosted by ASA President Jeri Mulrow in advance of the 2026 ASA election. Candidates James Cochran, Nicholas Horton, Martha Gardner, & Natalie Rotelli will make statements & take your questions. Join us: tinyurl.com/58s9n9em #STATSSKY

Applications are being accepted for the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship for an Outstanding Graduate Student in Survey Statistics until March 1. stattrak.amstat.org/2026/02/03/a...

In this month's A Statistician's View, Jae-Kwang Kim offers his thoughts about the potential evolution of university statistics departments as they face the environmental shifts of AI. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/02...

Drawn to math and real-world problem-solving, Anny-Claude Joseph earned a doctorate in biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Now a faculty member at Wellesley College, she mentors students pursuing careers in public service. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/01...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! What really happens after the iconic first kiss on TV? Pop culture fans love a good “will-they-won’t-they.” This “Stats + Stories” episode explores “The Kiss Effect” with guest Ashley Mullan and what the data reveals about romance on screen. tinyurl.com/3u29hp2a

Breaking chess’s rating stalemate news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor... Ranking skill can be tricky when best players draw more than they win, so a Harvard statistician invented a new method

Print version of the AMSTAT News article "University of Nebraska Regents Vote to Eliminate Statistics Department" is available at magazine.amstat.org/wp-content/u... (see p. 10-12). This article provides more details about what happened at UNL @amstatnews.bsky.social @srvanderplas.bsky.social 1/

The first issue of Volume 34 of the "Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education" features content relating to the role of generative AI in facilitating statistical thinking for students. Read highlights of the issue: magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/02...

Rob Gould has spent his career encouraging, influencing, and inspiring statistics students and educators. Learn more about the ASA Founder in this interview. magazine.amstat.org/...

SDSS 2026 is bringing together the statistics and AI communities. Check out plenaries from Lorin Crawford on scaling AI in single-cell biology and Jeff Morris on statistical-AI generative models, plus a panel on statistical thinking and AI. Register now: ww2.amstat.org/meetings/sdss/2026 #SDSS2026

Nominate a colleague for the ASA Founders Award! Individuals selected will have served the association for an extended time in various leadership roles and contributed significantly to the ASA. Deadline is March 1. #STATSSKY www.amstat.org/your-...

The ASA journal "Statistics and Data Science in Imaging" is planning a special issue on statistics for astronomical imaging data. Submit a manuscript by December 31! magazine.amstat.org/...

How do you land your first professional job? For this month's STATtr@k feature, we asked ASA members to share how they landed their first job, what they learned, and what advice they’d give to others starting out. stattrak.amstat.org/...

W. E. B. Du Bois was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard and one of the founders of the NAACP. He pioneered the development of sociology as a scientific discipline, using sophisticated statistical methods and infographics. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein is also the cohost of the “Practical Significance” podcast. Each episode highlights work shaping statistics & real lives—and your ideas matter. Watch Ron’s latest video, contact him with ideas at [email protected], & listen to the latest episode: tinyurl.com/bd53233f. #STATSSKY

A Multivariate Fractional Hawkes Process for Multiple Earthquake Mainshock Aftershock Sequences @amstatnews.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Today is the first day of #LoveData26. Have you adopted a data set? Share with us what you learned. Tag us! #ICPSR www.icpsr.umich.edu/...#LoveData26.

Do you <3 social science? Join @cossa.bsky.social's Social Science Advocacy Day and meet with policymakers in Congress to talk about #WhySocialScience is important for the future of our country! #COSSA2026 cossa.org/event/2026-s...

Calling all students! Want to use your statistical skills to make a difference? StatCom is a student-run group providing pro bono statistical consulting to community organizations. Learn more at a StatCom info session Friday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. ET. tinyurl.com/2p2pykrh #STATSSKY #STATISTICS

James McCune Smith was the first professionally trained Black physician to practice in the US. Smith's work pioneered the use of statistical evidence to evaluate the efficacy of treatments and dismantle racist claims of Black biological inferiority. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth

Who should attend #SDSS2026? Statisticians & data scientists pushing the edge of AI and beyond. Collaborate across disciplines, learn practical tools, grow your network, and help shape responsible AI in Milwaukee, WI, April 28–May 1. Register early & save! tinyurl.com/2pbece9b#SDSS2026?#STATSSKY

Evaluating Machine Learning Approaches to Identify and Predict Oil and Gas Produced Water Lithium Concentrations @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Seeking professional inspiration, fresh ideas, and meaningful connection? Save the date for the 2026 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference, October 28–30 in Cincinnati, Ohio. WSDS brings together a diverse and welcoming community from across the field. ww2.amstat.org/meeti...

From an early age, Maria Tackett felt a passion for math, particularly solving puzzle-like problems. Now an associate professor of the practice at Duke University, she mentors students and collaborates with them to reach their goals. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth

Join editors from “Nature Medicine” for an informative webinar about what they look for in Reviews, Perspectives, and other opinion content. Editors and members of the statistical advisory panel will answer your publishing questions. February 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Register now: tinyurl.com/4a39f736

The ASA Pride Scholarship was established to raise awareness and support the success of LGBTQ+ statisticians and data scientists, as well as allies. Nominate a deserving person by March 1. stattrak.amstat.org/...

Each February, Love Data Week celebrates the essential role data plays in research, decision-making, and everyday life. The event encourages students, researchers, and data professionals to appreciate and responsibly use data across disciplines. Learn more: stattrak.amstat.org/... #LoveData26

Charles Bernard Bell Jr. was a pioneering statistician elected as an ASA Fellow and an Institute of Mathematical Statistics Honored Fellow. Bell earned his doctorate in mathematical statistics from the University of Notre Dame in 1953. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth

March 1 will soon be here. Have you nominated a colleague for the Peace award, Wallman award, or Bryant Scholarship? Check out our long list of awards with nominations due March 1. #STATSKY magazine.amstat.org/...

Reporting from sunny Southern California, ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shares a new Statistical Moment after spending time with faculty and students at Cal State Long Beach, where he was reminded of the passion and impact of the statistics community. #STATSSKY #STATISTICS

Brittney Bailey pursued graduate study at The Ohio State University, ultimately transitioning to a PhD program in biostatistics. Today, at Amherst College, Bailey advances research in mental health and aging. #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth

Fantastic scholarship opportunity for statistics/biostatistics graduate students and recent grads! The John J. Bartko Scholarship Award provides $1,000 for registration and travel to an ASA conference. Apply by March 1: tinyurl.com/bu36c6rb #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #BIOSTATISTICS

The Actuarial Foundation provides a $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing careers in mathematics and actuarial science through its STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program. Applications are due February 27. stattrak.amstat.org/...

February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Follow along as "Amstat News" honors ASA members for their contributions to the statistics field and the lasting impact of their work. magazine.amstat.org/...#BlackHistoryMonth!

Exciting news! The International Turkish Statistical Association launches with an inaugural webinar on Feb. 25, 10 am – 12 pm ET. Join scholars, practitioners, and students for this special virtual event featuring Karen Kafadar and Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel. Register: tinyurl.com/4s55hsjf #STATSSKY

Are you participating in Love Data Week February 9–13? We encourage you to celebrate by adopting a data set. Let us know what you discover! #LoveData26 #ICPSR #STATSSKY www.icpsr.umich.edu/...

Towards Better Statistical Understanding of Watermarking LLMs @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social #LLM www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "ASA has been a cornerstone of my professional development. It has given me the community, confidence, and capacity to evolve from a practitioner into a thought leader, educator, and mentor." - Akshata Moharir

On “Practical Significance,” cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein talk with the editors of “ASA Discoveries” about their goals; vision; and approach to open, reproducible, & responsible research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and AI. tinyurl.com/bd53233f #STATSSKY #STATISTICS

Apply for the #ARM26 Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship, designed to encourage professional and educational development in health services research and policy among student members:

The 2026 SLDS Conference is Nov 1–3 in NYC. Keynotes by Banks, Foster, Rosenberg, and Yu. Topics: AI, machine learning, deep learning, and more. magazine.amstat.org/... #SLDS2026 #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #StatSky

Meet Mark Glickman, ASA Founder, US Chess Master, magician, musician, and statistician. Creator of the Glicko rating systems used worldwide, his work bridges chess, sports, health research, and consulting. #Statistics #DataScience #Consulting #GlickoSystem magazine.amstat.org/...#Statistics#DataScience

Be part of the future of data at the Joint Statistical Meetings, the largest conference for statisticians and data scientists in North America. Check out our exhibitor perks and options and get your organization in front of these innovators: #JSM2026 #DataScience #Statistics ww2.amstat.org/meeti...#JSM2026

Radioisotope Identification with List-Mode Gamma-Ray Data @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

How do coastal cities plan for a future they can’t fully predict? This 2018 episode of “Stats + Stories” explores rising seas, uncertainty, and protecting seaside communities. Cohosts John Bailer, Rosemary Pennington, & Richard Campbell welcome Peter Guttorp. tinyurl.com/3582knuw #STATSSKY

STATtr@k helps students and early-career statisticians navigate the profession—internships, career advice, mentorship, and more. Turn your stats degree into career momentum: magazine.amstat.org/... #StatSky #Statistics #DataScience