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This month in statistics history features several important events and birthdays, including our very own! The ASA is in good company with Shirley Kallek, Simon Newton Dexter North, Stephen Fienberg, and more. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This month in statistics history features several important events and birthdays, including our very own! The ASA is in good company with Shirley Kallek, Simon Newton Dexter North, Stephen Fienberg, and more. magazine.amstat.org/...
Have you heard? WSDS is going virtual due to the government shutdown and anticipated flight cancelations. We hope you will join us this week as we pivot to create the same meaningful experience everyone has grown to love. See you there! ww2.amstat.org/meetings/wsd...
2025 Women in Statistics and Data Science
The Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference is the only one for the field tailored specifically for women! WSDS will gather academic, industry, and government professionals and students workin...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Have you heard? WSDS is going virtual due to the government shutdown and anticipated flight cancelations. We hope you will join us this week as we pivot to create the same meaningful experience everyone has grown to love. See you there! ww2.amstat.org/meetings/wsd...
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#UNL Dept of Statistics seminar, The Metrics, was yesterday with > 150 individuals attending (in person and Zoom), www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUk2.... We discuss errors in stat analysis by administrators in their proposal to eliminate 6 departments. /1 #Nebraska #Huskers #LNK @amstatnews.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#UNL Dept of Statistics seminar, The Metrics, was yesterday with > 150 individuals attending (in person and Zoom), www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUk2.... We discuss errors in stat analysis by administrators in their proposal to eliminate 6 departments. /1 #Nebraska #Huskers #LNK @amstatnews.bsky.social
See the impact of donor support in our fall GiveASA newsletter. This is what your Giving Day gift can do! www.amstat.org/docs/default...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
See the impact of donor support in our fall GiveASA newsletter. This is what your Giving Day gift can do! www.amstat.org/docs/default...
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Know an early-career statistician who shows potential for great leadership and shaping the future of statistics? COPSS is accepting nominations for the Emerging Leader Award: stattrak.amstat.org/...
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Know an early-career statistician who shows potential for great leadership and shaping the future of statistics? COPSS is accepting nominations for the Emerging Leader Award: stattrak.amstat.org/...
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💎 Emily Huang (Associate Professor) received a shoutout in Ji-Hyun Lee's "Hidden Gems" President's Corner for @amstatnews.bsky.social. We are so lucky to have you, Emily!
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
💎 Emily Huang (Associate Professor) received a shoutout in Ji-Hyun Lee's "Hidden Gems" President's Corner for @amstatnews.bsky.social. We are so lucky to have you, Emily!
Journal submissions got you stressed? Daniela Witten of the University of Washington shares advice about editing and dealing with rejection when submitting papers to academic journals. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Journal submissions got you stressed? Daniela Witten of the University of Washington shares advice about editing and dealing with rejection when submitting papers to academic journals. magazine.amstat.org/...
Will you be among the innovators contributing to the SDSS 2026 program? AI is redefining what’s possible in data science and statistics, but progress depends on experts like you. Submit an abstract to present at SDSS 2026 this spring in Milwaukee by November 20: tinyurl.com/yc2xr3wy #STATSSKY
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Will you be among the innovators contributing to the SDSS 2026 program? AI is redefining what’s possible in data science and statistics, but progress depends on experts like you. Submit an abstract to present at SDSS 2026 this spring in Milwaukee by November 20: tinyurl.com/yc2xr3wy #STATSSKY
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The Traveling Bandit: A Framework for Bayesian Optimization with Movement Costs
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The Traveling Bandit: A Framework for Bayesian Optimization with Movement Costs
This paper introduces a framework for Bayesian Optimization (BO) with metric movement costs, addressing a critical challenge in practical applications where input alterations incur varying costs. O...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Traveling Bandit: A Framework for Bayesian Optimization with Movement Costs
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ASA colleagues Amanda Malloy and Amy Farris are leading the ASA Partner Program, which builds year-round relationships that go beyond event sponsorship—supporting everything from K–12 teachers to early-career member professional development. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
ASA colleagues Amanda Malloy and Amy Farris are leading the ASA Partner Program, which builds year-round relationships that go beyond event sponsorship—supporting everything from K–12 teachers to early-career member professional development. magazine.amstat.org/...
This month on STATtr@k: Job hunting can feel daunting—there’s a lot of uncertainty, and the stakes can be high. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take a significant step forward in your career, having a thoughtful plan can make all the difference.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This month on STATtr@k: Job hunting can feel daunting—there’s a lot of uncertainty, and the stakes can be high. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take a significant step forward in your career, having a thoughtful plan can make all the difference.
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ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from ASA headquarters with colleagues Anna Bargagliotti, Kaycie Maddox, and Christine Franklin, who are reviewing feedback on the upcoming “Statistical Education of Teachers” (SET2) report. Read the first report: tinyurl.com/mw6d5ac7 #STATSSKY
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
ASA’s Ron Wasserstein checks in from ASA headquarters with colleagues Anna Bargagliotti, Kaycie Maddox, and Christine Franklin, who are reviewing feedback on the upcoming “Statistical Education of Teachers” (SET2) report. Read the first report: tinyurl.com/mw6d5ac7 #STATSSKY
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A thoughtful reminder that statisticians should be part of clinical trial design from day one, and that leadership isn’t just for senior statisticians. Influence, communicate, collaborate!
According to Richard Zink of JMP Statistical Discovery, it is never too early to think about statistical leadership. In this month's "Amstat News" cover story, Zink focuses on the importance of statisticians in multidisciplinary projects. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A thoughtful reminder that statisticians should be part of clinical trial design from day one, and that leadership isn’t just for senior statisticians. Influence, communicate, collaborate!
According to Richard Zink of JMP Statistical Discovery, it is never too early to think about statistical leadership. In this month's "Amstat News" cover story, Zink focuses on the importance of statisticians in multidisciplinary projects. magazine.amstat.org/...
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
According to Richard Zink of JMP Statistical Discovery, it is never too early to think about statistical leadership. In this month's "Amstat News" cover story, Zink focuses on the importance of statisticians in multidisciplinary projects. magazine.amstat.org/...
Quote of the month: "As a master's student, I could not think of better training in scientific communication than giving a talk at JSM and answering audience questions."
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November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Quote of the month: "As a master's student, I could not think of better training in scientific communication than giving a talk at JSM and answering audience questions."
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Thank you to Cytel, the November sponsor of the "Practical Significance" podcast. Cytel’s East Horizon platform is a comprehensive, cloud-native workbench for clinical trial design, simulation, and forecasting. Learn more: cytel.com. #STATSSKY #Podcast #QuantitativeMethods #Biostatisticians
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thank you to Cytel, the November sponsor of the "Practical Significance" podcast. Cytel’s East Horizon platform is a comprehensive, cloud-native workbench for clinical trial design, simulation, and forecasting. Learn more: cytel.com. #STATSSKY #Podcast #QuantitativeMethods #Biostatisticians
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📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".
Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
In this month's President's Corner column, Ji-Hyun Lee turns the mic over to members who express gratitude for their "hidden gems" in the statistical community.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In this month's President's Corner column, Ji-Hyun Lee turns the mic over to members who express gratitude for their "hidden gems" in the statistical community.
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As the federal statistical system faces mounting challenges, this episode of “Practical Significance” features insights from experts Nancy Potok and Connie Citro into modernizing data systems, rebuilding trust, and strengthening federal statistics. Listen in: magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/ #STATSSKY
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As the federal statistical system faces mounting challenges, this episode of “Practical Significance” features insights from experts Nancy Potok and Connie Citro into modernizing data systems, rebuilding trust, and strengthening federal statistics. Listen in: magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/ #STATSSKY
Time is running out to register for WSDS 2026, Nov. 12–14 in Cincinnati! WSDS is a signature event made up of a vibrant and inclusive community in which attendees exchange ideas, forge connections, and celebrate the achievements of women in stats and data science. Join us: tinyurl.com/4xch84kb
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Time is running out to register for WSDS 2026, Nov. 12–14 in Cincinnati! WSDS is a signature event made up of a vibrant and inclusive community in which attendees exchange ideas, forge connections, and celebrate the achievements of women in stats and data science. Join us: tinyurl.com/4xch84kb
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Learn more about how you can use 911 data to understand police deployment in our short blog post for ASA's Committee on Law and Justice Statistics:
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October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Learn more about how you can use 911 data to understand police deployment in our short blog post for ASA's Committee on Law and Justice Statistics:
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Covariate Adjusted Functional Mixed Membership Models
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Covariate Adjusted Functional Mixed Membership Models
Mixed membership models are a flexible class of models used for unsupervised learning that allow each observation to partially belong to multiple clusters or features. In this article, we extend th...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Covariate Adjusted Functional Mixed Membership Models
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3:1 Nesting Rules in Redistricting
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3:1 Nesting Rules in Redistricting
In legislative redistricting, most states draw their House and Senate maps separately. Ohio and Wisconsin require that their Senate districts be made with a 3:1 nesting rule, i.e., out of triplets ...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
3:1 Nesting Rules in Redistricting
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The ASA Statistical Smarts Quiz is now LIVE! Take the quiz by November 20 and be entered into a prize drawing. Winners will be announced during the ASA Giving Day live kickoff on November 21. Show off your smarts and support the future of statistics! Take the quiz now: take.quiz-maker.com/QW4Y59DXT
November 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The ASA Statistical Smarts Quiz is now LIVE! Take the quiz by November 20 and be entered into a prize drawing. Winners will be announced during the ASA Giving Day live kickoff on November 21. Show off your smarts and support the future of statistics! Take the quiz now: take.quiz-maker.com/QW4Y59DXT
The Count on Stats newsletter focuses on the changes underway to the federal statistical agencies, and we request your help in tracking and addressing setbacks. Sign up for #CountOnStats newsletter for updates: lnkd.in/eWa9PDtd and see summaries: lnkd.in/e-uevNJV. #DataInfrastructure
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Count on Stats newsletter focuses on the changes underway to the federal statistical agencies, and we request your help in tracking and addressing setbacks. Sign up for #CountOnStats newsletter for updates: lnkd.in/eWa9PDtd and see summaries: lnkd.in/e-uevNJV. #DataInfrastructure