By Xiaoling Wu, Statistical Science Director, AstraZeneca Not long ago, a PhD student asked me whether artificial intelligence would eventually replace statisticians. The question is increasingly common as tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude demonstrate an impressive ability to generate code, summarize research papers, and even suggest statistical models. For … [Read more...] about Practicing Statistics in the Age of AI: Reflections from the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Statisticians and Data Scientists Have Entered Their Leadership Era
By Adam Barone, ASA Senior Editor (Contract) Charismatic confidence has value in leadership, and for most of history, leaders were rewarded for projecting certainty that reinforced their intuition, authority, or subject matter expertise. But leadership that depends solely on these qualities is quickly becoming outmoded by an increasing need for scientific rigor to manage the … [Read more...] about Statisticians and Data Scientists Have Entered Their Leadership Era
Fulbright Scholar Competition Now Open
The Fulbright US Scholar Program offers more than 380 opportunities to teach, research, and conduct professional projects in more than 120 countries. Opportunities are available for higher education faculty and administrators, as well as for professionals outside of academia, artists, journalists, scientists, and independent scholars. The deadline to apply is September 15. … [Read more...] about Fulbright Scholar Competition Now Open
Student Volunteers Needed for RISW 2026
Statistics students interested in biopharmaceutical research are invited to volunteer at the 2026 Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop taking place September 16–18 in Rockville, Maryland. In exchange for volunteering, students will receive complimentary conference registration. Volunteer positions are available on a first-come, first-served … [Read more...] about Student Volunteers Needed for RISW 2026
Registration Open for Virtual StatFest
StatFest is a free, virtual series of events taking place September 17 and 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. EST. It is aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in statistics and data science. Registration is required, and you do not have to be an ASA member to sign up. Visit the Committee on … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Virtual StatFest