This spring, the ASA Board issued a draft strategic plan relating to the role of statisticians in the responsible development and deployment of AI. Read more about the plan in this month's President's Corner column, and submit your comments by July 15: magazine.amstat.org/...

To commemorate #DisabilityPrideMonth, we celebrate the accomplishments of five individuals with disabilities and highlight their impact within the statistics profession and wider community: magazine.amstat.org/...#DisabilityPrideMonth,

Timothy Boakye, a third-year PhD student in statistics at North Carolina State University, shares some words of wisdom about lessons he wishes he'd learned before starting his PhD program. stattrak.amstat.org/...

#JSM2026 is just weeks away! Join thousands of statisticians and data scientists in Boston August 1–6 for a week of learning, collaboration, and discovery. Be part of North America’s premier statistical gathering. Register today: tinyurl.com/4kbj5ddt#JSM2026 #STATSSKY #Statistics

As you prepare to head to Boston next month for this year's Joint Statistical Meetings, consider these Data for Good-aligned offerings spotlighted by David Corliss: magazine.amstat.org/...

What can stats reveal about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wardrobe? In this episode of Stats + Stories, Marina Klemm & Charlotte Jones-Todd analyze Swift’s surprise costume colors, uncovering patterns behind one of pop culture’s biggest phenomenons. Listen: tinyurl.com/cy4ry6cd @johnbailer.bsky.social

Get familiar with "Technometrics," a journal of statistics for the physical, chemical, and engineering sciences published quarterly by the American Society for Quality and American Statistical Association. magazine.amstat.org/...

The American Statistical Association, Biopharmaceutical Statistics Section, and US Food and Drug Administration Oncology Center of Excellence are accepting applications for their oncology educational fellowship: stattrak.amstat.org/...

As extreme weather events become more common, reliable data is more important than ever. Join a free ASA–CASW Connector Chat on July 16 exploring how changes in federal data affect climate research, forecasting, and journalism. Register: tinyurl.com/5637nra4 #STATSSKY #CLIMATECHANGE #DATA

Interested in statistics and data science education? Educators, graduate students, and professionals are invited to apply for the 2026–2027 mentoring program offered by the ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education. stattrak.amstat.org/...

Data Ethnography: Cultivating Reflexive Sensibilities through the Cultural Analysis of Data @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Join us at #WSDS2026 October 28–30 in Cincinnati, Ohio! Connect with women in statistics and data science from academia, government, and industry through technical sessions, professional development, and meaningful conversations. Register by August 31 to save: tinyurl.com/2v24h9hv#WSDS2026#STATSSKY

Help out your to-do list! Set your donation once and make an impact all year long. Monthly giving is one of the easiest ways to support the ASA and the practice and profession of statistics and data science. #STATSSKY secure.qgiv.com/for/...

"It is the networking and opportunities to learn from top experts that keep me engaged with the ASA today." - Theresa Utlaut, Applied Statistician magazine.amstat.org/...

The ASA Privacy and Confidentiality Committee and Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology Confidentiality and Data Access Interest Group are hosting a seminar series on issues relating to statistical confidentiality and data access. Tune in July 15: magazine.amstat.org/...

ASA's Ron Wasserstein invites the statistics community to help shape ASA’s draft Strategic Plan on Artificial Intelligence. Review the plan, explore its priorities, and share your feedback. Your voice can help guide the future role of statistics in the AI era. asa-ai-strategy.netlify.app

Andreas Sashegyi's advice for success at work is four-pronged: know the business, know the culture, communicate for impact, and build your network. Read more in this month's STATtr@k feature: stattrak.amstat.org/...

A big "thank you" to MedicRes, the July sponsor of “Practical Significance”! Its AI-driven platform, E-PICOSAI, supports researchers from study design to publication with tools for protocol development, biostatistics, & reporting. ASA members get a free 1-week trial with code HOUSTON at epicosai.com

@csmarcum.bsky.social , @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and I are speaking with this panel at #JSM2026 in Boston with @amstatnews.bsky.social and @asa-scipol.bsky.social . #opendata #feddata #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky

This month, we're spotlighting Jovana Mitic, a PhD statistics student at Clemson. Read more about her and welcome all of our newest members to the ASA: magazine.amstat.org/...

New “Practical Significance” episode! What does the ASA Work and Salary Survey reveal about the statistics profession? Hear insights on compensation, workplace satisfaction, professional development, the impact of federal budget cuts, and more.  magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/ #STATSSKY #PODCAST

Attending JSM for the first time? Plan for Boston by penciling in these sessions geared toward JSM newbies: stattrak.amstat.org/... #JSM2026

#RISW2026 returns September 16–18 to Rockville, MD! Join 1,200+ statisticians from industry, academia, and government for expert-led sessions, short courses, posters, roundtables, and valuable connections across the biopharmaceutical community. Register today: tinyurl.com/4uj8srne#RISW2026#STATSSKY

The ASA Section on Statistical Learning and Data Science will hold the 2026 SLDS Conference November 1–3 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City centered on the theme “Inference and Intelligence.” Don’t miss it! magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/06... #STATSSKY

From Rome, Ron Wasserstein shares a final Statistical Moments update from the Italian Statistical Society– @fenstats.bsky.social meeting. He reflects on JSM's strong international reputation while recognizing that travel concerns will keep some colleagues away this year. #STATSSKY #STATISTICS

In Statistical Moments #102, Ron Wasserstein reports from Rome following the joint meeting of SIS and @fenstats.bsky.social. He reflects on the importance of international collaboration in statistics & offers thanks to those who help make his video series possible. Watch his latest! #STATSSKY

Do you see patterns in music? "Significance" magazine’s cover feature finds hidden patterns in Chopin’s preludes, and you may be moved by the pattern more than the music. Read the highlights: magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/06... #STATSSKY

Predicting Atomistic Transitions with Transformers @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from Rome while attending the Italian Statistical Society and @fenstats.bsky.social conference at Sapienza University. Watch his report from a squeaky tram as he shares his experience connecting with leaders from statistical organizations across Europe & the world.

The ASA has introduced a new, voluntary data science certification: the Data Science Professional (DSP) and Advanced Data Science Professional (AdvDSP). ASA membership is required to apply and maintain certification. Learn more: stattrak.amstat.org/2026/06/01/d... #STATSSKY

In the latest “Stats + Stories,”  hosts @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social Rosemary Pennington welcome Tim Thomas (Eviction Research Network @ UC Berkeley) to discuss eviction, gentrification, & how data can help shape more equitable housing policies. Listen in: tinyurl.com/4pu3hhvf

Statistical Moments hits 100! ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from Rome while attending a joint meeting of European statistical societies. What better way to mark this milestone than by connecting with the global statistical community? Watch this special edition. #STATSSKY @fenstats.bsky.social

Can oncology trials better assess long-term patient outcomes? A new special section in "Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research" explores the future of cancer research. #STATSSKY

A little behind-the-scenes in this Statistical Moment! ASA’s Ron Wasserstein shares how the association is making its new Alexandria HQ work smarter. A dedicated storage & staging space now helps staff prepare materials for ASA events, making logistics more efficient & supporting its evolving needs.

The Detroit and Ann Arbor chapters joined in their annual tradition of serving as professional awards judges at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair. It was their 10th year at the state level, following many years of regional fair events. #STATSSKY

Mu Sigma Rho has announced the winners of the 2026 Statistics and Probability Haiku Contest. These short poems capture uncertainty, randomness, and inference in just a few lines. stattrak.amstat.org/2026/06/01/h... #STATSSKY

The University of Mississippi Department of Mathematics hosted its 2026 annual conference and featured a keynote from David Banks of Duke University on the future of statistics. His takeaway? The profession is in good hands. #STATSSKY magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/06...

Congratulations to David A. Swanson, an ASA member for more than 50 years who recently received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from his undergraduate alma mater, Western Washington University. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/06...

Exec Dir of American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social on LinkedIn: "The order provides no as scientific rationale for this prohibition, and the consequences for data quality and quantity will be significant." www.linkedin.com/posts/ron-wa...

Great to see Rod Little giving a short course at #JSM2026 based on his brilliant book, Seminal Ideas and Controversies in #Statistics. More details at ww3.aievolution.com/JSMAnnual202.... #DataScience @amstatnews.bsky.social

Parameter Estimation and Seasonal Modification of the Fractional Poisson Process with Application to Vorticity Extremes over the North Atlantic @amstatnews.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Know someone whose work changed the statistics or data science field? Nominations for the 2027 International Prize in Statistics are open through Oct. 1. Learn more:

The strongest teams at Stony Brook's Healthcare Innovation Challenge weren't the most technical, but they were the clearest: magazine.amstat.org/... #STATSSKY

Since its launch in 2014, the African International Conference on Statistics has grown into something remarkable—not just a conference, but a continent-wide engine for building the next generation of African statisticians. magazine.amstat.org/... #STATSSKY

"A wrench is a tool you pick up when you need it. Many investigators at medical centers regard statisticians as wrenches." In this editorial, Nancy Geller uses an allegory to tackle a frustration many statisticians know well. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/06... #STATSSKY

The countdown is on for #JSM2026, North America’s premier gathering for statisticians and data scientists. Join thousands in Boston, August 1–6! Regular registration rates end June 30, and official hotel rooms are available through July 2. tinyurl.com/2d8x48jh #JSM2026 #STATSSKY #Statistics

Highlights of the April ASA Board meeting include extending the eligibility period for the early-career membership rate from two years to five years, touring the new offices, and working on the development of an AI strategic plan for the ASA. #STATSSKY

What can statistics tell us about the human brain? As part of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, revisit this fascinating "Stats + Stories" episode with Nicole Lazar about how researchers use data and brain imaging to study aging, disease, and cognition. tinyurl.com/545u6zr3 #Podcast #STATSSKY

Saralees Nadarajah & Samuel Manda examine a troubling pattern at the African International Conferences on Statistics from 2014 to 2025 & argue cost barriers are only part of the story. "The empty seat is not just an absence; it is a lost opportunity." #STATSSKY

How can a few hundred or thousand responses represent millions of people? At the core is sampling: a carefully selected group can reflect broader population patterns, but only if the design accounts for who is included, who responds, and who is missed. stattrak.amstat.org/2026/06/01/s... #STATSSKY