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What GStat Can Do for Your Career: Members Share Their Stories
ASA members share how the Graduate Statistician (GStat) credential helped them demonstrate credibility, strengthen their professional identity, and connect with the statistical community.
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Opportunities
Submission Open for Undergraduate Class Project Competition
The competition is now accepting submissions for class projects involving real-world data analysis.
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Nominations Wanted for AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement
The prize recognizes early-career scientists who engage the public on science- and technology-related issues.
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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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Careers
ASA Launches Voluntary Data Science Certification Program
The Data Science Professional and Advanced Data Science Professional designations recognize data scientists who demonstrate technical expertise and a commitment to ethical practice.
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Cracking the Industry Code: A Letter to Future Biostatisticians Entering the Pharmaceutical Industry
In this letter to future biostatisticians, industry leaders from The Lotus Group share what really matters in interviews: communication; adaptability; and the ability to connect statistical work to real-world decisions.
Making Sense
How 1,000 People Speak for Millions
Surveys are a familiar part of daily life, but the logic behind them is less obvious: How can a relatively small number of responses represent the views of millions of people? The answer lies in sampling.
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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community
Mu Sigma Rho Announces 2026 Haiku Contest Winners
Congratulations to Eduard Tara, Elena Naumova, and Carol Keig, winners of the Mu Sigma Rho Haiku statistics and probability contest.
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ASA Launches Student Activity Center on the Community
Designed specifically for undergraduate and graduate students, this site offers opportunities to network, share projects, and connect with fellow members.
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