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The American Statistical Association, the world’s largest community of statisticians and second oldest, continuously operating professional society in the US.

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In 2025, donors, partners, and volunteers helped the ASA advance its mission like never before. Every contribution strengthens the statistical community today and helps prepare the next generation. Find out how donor support made an impact: magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #statssky

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STATTR@K | High school students, do you want to explore cutting-edge scientific research with world-renowned scientists? Apply for the World Science Scholars Program by April 15. Learn more: stattrak.amstat.org/2026/03/02/s... #statssky

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From NYC during the United Nations Statistical Commission meetings, ASA’s Ron Wasserstein shares a Statistical Moment. He connected with ISI leadership and met Mongolia’s National Statistical Office head. Watch his latest video to learn more about global statistical collaboration.

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What keeps an ASA chapter thriving amid turnover? This article by the Council of Chapters Governing Board Executive Committee offers practical advice for managing turnover and creating sustainable leadership teams. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #STATSSKY

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Jump Contagion among Stock Market Indices: Evidence from Option Markets* We analyze the contagious propagation of jumps among international stock market indices, using a rich panel of high-frequency stock and options data ( 692,892 option contracts) over the period 200...

Jump Contagion among Stock Market Indices: Evidence from Option Markets

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Why do debates about vaccines persist, even with strong scientific evidence? On the latest "Stats + Stories," @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Jeffrey Morris about vaccine safety, statistical evidence, & public trust in science. statsandstories.net/health1/coun...

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The ‘Perfect’ Regression: A Device for Demonstrating Spuriousness and Overfitting – Statistics Teacher Statistics Teacher

In the latest issue of "Statistics Teacher," Joseph G. Eisenhauer discusses a common pitfall in statistics: spurious correlations. He explains what they are and why they are important to examine. www.statisticsteacher.org/2026/01/29/p... #statssky

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In her "Amstat" column, ASA President Jeri Mulrow reflects on the rise of large language models, generative AI, & the evolving landscape of statistical practice. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #STATSSKY

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AG’s Jimmy Royer, Max Leroux, and Intekhab Hossain will lead an @amstatnews.bsky.social webinar highlighting Analysis Group’s DECODE GenAI model, a digital twin that can simulate long-term benefits of weight loss on cardiometabolic conditions. www.analysisgroup.com/news-and-eve...

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A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Evictions & Homelessness in the USA This bivariate spatiotemporal study primarily investigates clusters of homelessness and evictions on the county level in the contiguous United States between 2007 and 2018. Further investigation us...

A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Evictions & Homelessness in the USA

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Researchers compared DeepSeek with 4 widely used models: Claude; Gemini; GPT; & Llama. Instead of broad or subjective tests, they focused on a specific statistical task: predicting outcomes from short pieces of text. Read this free article from "TAS" to learn more: doi.org/10.1080/0003... #statssky

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From Holland, Michigan, ASA’s Ron Wasserstein shares a Statistical Moment from Hope College. Despite the cold, he received a warm welcome from faculty and students and delivered a public lecture about the impact and joy of being a statistician. Watch for his signature humor!

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Jenna Krall’s career path has woven through art and analysis. Now a tenured professor there, Krall blends creativity, teaching, and research to train the next generation of public health professionals. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #womenshistorymonth #statwomen #statssky

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2026 Joint Statistical Meetings - The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America. Attended by more than 5,000 people, meeting activities include oral presentations, panel…

Big news! There’s still time to be part of JSM 2026 (Aug 1–6, Boston). Late-breaking session proposals are being accepted for technical, scientific, or policy topics in the news from the past year. Submit by April 15: tinyurl.com/4f9adrn6 #STATSSKY #JSM2026 #STATS #STATISTICS

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Share a suggestion for creative ways to engage with organizations and policymakers, participate in Advocacy Day, or check out the latest "Statistics Teacher." magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03...

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While working full-time & raising a child, Grace Wahba earned advanced degrees, completing her PhD at Stanford and becoming the first female faculty member in statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. #womenshistorymonth #statwomen magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #statssky

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Collaborating for COVID-19: Using social network analysis to assess legislative collaboration This study investigates the network of co-sponsorships in COVID-19-related legislation in thee 117th Congress, uncovering a clear partisan divide that aligns with existing literature on increasing ...

Collaborating for COVID-19: Using social network analysis to assess legislative collaboration

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In 1989, Mark Otto took what he calls a “small step”: volunteering with the Washington Statistical Society’s Quantitative Literacy project. Here, Otto reflected on how his chapter offered more opportunities than he ever imagined. magazine.amstat.org/... #statssky

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On January 20, the Washington Statistical Society marked it’s centennial with a celebration at NORC’s offices in Washington, DC. The evening brought together ASA leaders who reflected on what has remained constant over 100 years.
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Data Biographies: A Tool for Integrating Real-World Data into Classrooms – Statistics Teacher Statistics Teacher

Stats teachers, are you looking for real-world data for your students? Leticia Perez, Freida Reichsman, and Cynthia McIntyre introduce data biographies—a collection of curated data sets. Create activities for your students
www.statisticsteacher.org/2026/01/29/d... #statssky

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STATR@K | In this month’s STATtr@k feature, Scott Evans reflects on decades of experience in clinical trials and shares big-picture advice that goes far beyond methods and models. Read the full article and reflect on the advice that shaped his own career. #STATSSKY stattrak.amstat.org/...

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If you work in AI, Statistics, or Data Science, #SDSS2026 is your community. You'll find mentoring, professional growth, skills development, and networking under one roof. Sign up: amstat.jotform.com/team/meeting... & register: ww2.amstat.org/meetings/sdss/2026 #Mentoring #AI #StatsSky

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After nearly 400 episodes, "Stats + Stories" has become a space in which statisticians, journalists, and the curious come together to make sense of the world around them. Read this behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a podcast. magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03... #statssky

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Donna Brogan built a distinguished career in biostatistics focused on women’s health, becoming a pioneer, educator, and advocate for systemic change. Her influence continues to reach beyond her research contributions. #WomensHistory magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/03...

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Ron Wasserstein shares a Statistical Moment from STATBOLIC 2026, the ASA Biopharmaceutical Section’s growing conference spotlighting the vital role of statisticians in clinical trials, drug development, and health research. Watch his latest video and learn more: community.amstat.org/biop/home

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Empowering Women in Data Science & Statistics. Cincinnati will host #WSDS2026!
October 28-30, 2026

Be front and center when you support women in data science and statistics. View our prospectus at ww2.amstat.org/meetings/wsd....

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2026 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics The ASA’s newest conference, the Symposium on Data Science & Statistics, is designed for data scientists, computer scientists, and statisticians analyzing and visualizing complex data.

SDSS 2026 (April 28–May 1, Milwaukee, WI) will unite statisticians, data scientists, and AI innovators during four days of learning, collaboration, & forward-thinking conversations. Early registration ends March 25. Secure your spot: ww2.amstat.org/meetings/sds... #STATSSKY

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Advance your longitudinal data analysis skills this summer at Purdue University. This intensive July 12–17 program offers hands-on training, including full-support scholarships funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Apply by March 15. stattrak.amstat.org/2026/03/02/p... #statssky

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Lesson Plan: Vietnam War Draft Probability Exploration – Statistics Teacher Statistics Teacher

How random was the Vietnam War draft? Heather Barker from Elon University created a lesson plan that guides students through simulations that compare the actual draft results to what might be expected by chance. www.statisticsteacher.org/2026/01/29/v...
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Predict 5 Contest. READ (line drawing of glasses) Take a look at the five questions. PREDICT (line drawing of an open mind) Submit your predictions by March 31. WIN (line drawing of trophy) Listen for an announcement in May to see if you won.

Step up for the Predict 5 contest! Students worldwide will forecast five real-world April events for prizes. Contest runs March 1–31, 11:59 p.m. ET. Let the predictions begin! ww2.amstat.org/mathstatmont... #MathStatMonth #StatsSky

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