2025 John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award Harriet Mason, Monash University, for “ggdibbler,” an R graphics (add-on for ggplot2) software package that enables visualizing uncertainty in data on a variety of graphic outputs including raster plots, contour plots, stack plots, and spatial plots 2025 Student Paper Competition The winners will make their … [Read more...] about Statistical Computing, Graphics Sections Announce Student Award Winners
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Mentoring Program Leaders Seek Mentors, Mentees
The Washington Statistical Society and Government Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association are accepting applications for their joint mentoring program for the 2025–2026 term. The program matches statisticians at different career stages to promote professional growth, knowledge sharing, and stronger connections within the statistical community. The WSS/GSS … [Read more...] about Mentoring Program Leaders Seek Mentors, Mentees
Washington University Student Chapter Hosts ASA Statistics Day
ASA Statistics Day, hosted at Washington University in St. Louis on September 19, was open to undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs from local ASA chapters and universities and included a poster competition and career panel. The event started in Crow Hall, with opening remarks from William Acree, vice dean of interdisciplinary initiatives and innovation at … [Read more...] about Washington University Student Chapter Hosts ASA Statistics Day
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
By Kimberly Webb, Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Statisticians spend countless hours honing their technical skills through coursework, problem sets, and repeated practice. However, for many students and early-career professionals, it can be difficult to find guidance and practice for professional skills such … [Read more...] about Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
Nurturing the Next Generation: Join the ASA Mentoring Program for Statistics and Data Science Educators
Are you a passionate educator looking to connect, grow, and give back to the statistics and data science community? Whether you’re just beginning your journey or a seasoned professional eager to share your experience, the ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education invites you to take part in its dynamic mentoring program for the 2025–2026 academic year. A Proven … [Read more...] about Nurturing the Next Generation: Join the ASA Mentoring Program for Statistics and Data Science Educators





