The American Statistical Association (ASA) offers a host of resources to help with research and advance your education. Below is a list of links to help you find what you are looking for.
Education
- Continuing Education Courses and Computer Technology Workshops—Presented in conjunction with the annual Joint Statistical Meetings, registrants can choose from more than three dozen offerings.
- Webinars—Web-based distance training allows busy statisticians to tune into presentations on a wide range of topics. ASA members receive a 30% discount on all Instats courses.
- Traveling Courses—Hosted by the ASA’s chapters, these courses are presented virtually and/or in person. Topics range from data visualization to reproducibility to modern ethical issues.
Publications
- Journals and Magazines—From our technical journals to our general-interest magazines, there is something for everyone with an interest in statistics.
- JSM Proceedings—A collection of papers and posters presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings and other meetings sponsored by the ASA.
- Real World Data Science—A project from the Royal Statistical Society in partnership with the American Statistical Association that brings together data science students, practitioners, leaders, and educators to share knowledge and be inspired by real-world applications of data science.
Student Opportunities
- Student Paper Competitions—The winners of best paper competitions earn travel awards to ASA-sponsored conferences.
- Student Chapters—ASA student chapters provide opportunities for students to connect with other students interested in statistics and interact with prominent statisticians locally and at national meetings.
- Awards and Scholarships—ASA scholarships provide support for students studying statistics and related subjects. Travel awards provide funding for students to attend ASA-sponsored meetings.
Career Boosters
- Fellowships and Grants—The ASA collaborates with organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Science Foundation, Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics, Association for Computing Machinery, American Mathematical Society, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Association of America, and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics to offer opportunities for research and targeted work experiences.
- Career Connect—Review statistics and data science job postings for employment in government, industry, and academia. You can personalize your experience and set up job alerts, in addition to reading monthly blog posts about how to succeed in your job search.
- Accreditation—Accreditation testifies that there is a body of knowledge known as statistics acquired through formal education, work experience, and ongoing professional development activities. The ASA offers two levels: PStat® is full accreditation; GStat is an entry level of accreditation.
Community
- Meetings—The ASA offers seven regular meetings for a variety of audiences within the statistics and data science fields that allow people to exchange ideas, network, and build relationships.
- ASA Community—This is the place to find like-minded statisticians and data scientists, ask questions, make connections, and post news.