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Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
Several pathways exist for statisticians and data scientists to get involved in space operations, including marshaling AI in emerging space technologies, quality assurance and compliance, military security and operations, and NASA partnerships.
Opportunities
Plan Ahead: Special Events at JSM 2026
The 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings are taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, where ideas will spark and connections will grow. As you plan your trip, be sure to make time for special events.
NISS to Offer Writing Workshop for Junior Researchers
The three-day workshop will be held virtually via Zoom on July 17 and 24 with an optional in-person session on August 2 during the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Caucus for Women Offers JSM Travel Awards
These awards provide reimbursement for travel expenses to JSM and will be granted to caucus members who are early-career professionals or PhD students in statistics or a related field.
National Institute of Justice Offers Graduate Research Fellowship
The National Institute of Justice’s Graduate Research Fellowship program supports doctoral research with relevance to criminal or juvenile justice in the United States.
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Nominations Wanted for Young Investigator Award
Nominate a colleague for the Young Investigator Award, which recognizes a promising early-career statistics educator or researcher in the health sciences with a certificate and $500 prize.
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NCTM Grants Available for Math Educators
NCTM offers grants, scholarships, and awards ranging from $1,500 to $24,000 for math educators and prospective teachers.
Careers
Breaking Into Peer Review: How a PhD Student Ended Up Reviewing for Top-Tier Journals
Qishi Zhan recounts how she felt dread the first time she received an invitation to review a paper but said yes anyway. She is glad she did.
Accreditation Offers Meaningful Way to Stand Out
ASA accreditation offers statisticians a way to demonstrate their training, experience, and commitment to ethical practice through a recognized professional credential.
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Making Sense
Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
AI systems are excellent at sounding certain. Statistics asks whether they should. That question—how much confidence we should place in predictions, recommendations, and data-informed decisions—is becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by algorithms. Every day, people rely on systems built on statistical reasoning, often without realizing it. Weather forecasts estimate the probability of rain.…
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Quiz: What Kind of Statistician Could You Be?
Take this fun quiz to find out what your interests say about you. What kind of statistician could you be?
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What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
ASA President Jeri Mulrow reflects on what makes a statistician and answers the question from the direction of a job search.
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community
COPSS Awards Emerging Leader Award to Eight
Each year, the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies recognizes rising stars whose work is already making a meaningful impact. Congratulations to these award recipients.
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ASA–UIS Student Chapter Hosts Events to Promote Statistics, SAS Training
The ASA student chapter at the University of Illinois Springfield hosted two events in March to strengthen statistical literacy, professional development, and community engagement among public health students.
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