Communications from the Executive Director
Throughout our 185-year history, the ASA has consistently advocated for the essential role of statistical expertise in the federal workforce to collect, analyze, and disseminate reliable, accurate, and timely data that informs critical policy and business decisions. Executive Director Ron Wasserstein has responded to recent policy decisions that affect the statistical community with the following social media posts and letters. We will continue to add to our advocacy efforts and request that you fill out our anonymous JotForm survey with questions and concerns you have.
"Statistical Moments" with Ron
- August 8, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron: JSM 2025
- July 30, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron: A New York Minute Celebrating the NY Metro Chapter
- July 24, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at JSM preparations at HQ
- July 21, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron: A Shout Out to ASA Journals and Editorial Volunteers
- July 14, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on NSTMF Medal Laureate Emery N Brown
- July 9, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Statistical Moments Video Series
- July 1, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the FDA | OCE | ASA Oncology Education Fellowship
- June 27, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Importance of ASA's Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice
- June 23, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on ASA Virtual Mini-Conference for those Unable to Attend JSM 2025
- June 13, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Sale of ASA HQ
- June 10, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the 90th Anniversary of the GW Stats Department
- June 5, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Upcoming NSF@75 Virtual Conference
- June 3, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on ASA and COSSA
- May 28, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Collaborative
- May 20, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Future of Funding for Math Sciences
- May 14, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Importance of Collaborating with CBMS Organizations
- May 9, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on Member Donations and GiveASA
- May 5, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on Exciting News on Instats Partnership Opportunity
- April 30, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Benefits of Section Membership
- April 22, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on ASA Advocacy
- April 14, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Winner of the International Prize in Statistics
- April 11, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the ASA Spring Board Meeting and Volunteerism
- April 4, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on Regional Conferences
- April 1, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on Math and Statistics Awareness Month
- March 31, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on The Importance of ASA Elections
- March 25, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Need for Continued Medical Research Funding
- March 19, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the Dionne Price Public Lecture Series
- March 14, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on Virtual Meetings
- March 6, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron: Thank You for Supporting the ASA With Your Financial Contributions
- February 28, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on ASA Chapters and Sections
- February 20, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the ASA's Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
- February 4, 2025 – "Statistical Moments" with Ron on the ASA Strategic Plan
Social Media Posts
- August 2, 2025 – Firing the BLS Commissioner Threatens Faith in Federal Statistics
- July 21, 2025 – Ensuring Integrity in Autism Research: ASA Calls for Rigorous and Ethical Policy Studies
- June 11, 2025 – Degradation of Federal Statistical Infrastructure
- June 5, 2025 – With Visa Appointments Suspended and Thousands of Students' Statuses Already Revoked and Lives Upended, We're Witnessing a Self-inflicted Wound to American Competitiveness.
- June 5, 2025 – Missed Deadlines Threaten Integrity of Federal Statistics
- May 14, 2025 – The Value of Federal Statistics: Funding, Workforce, and Public Benefit
- May 9, 2025 – The Cost of Cuts: Jeopardizing America’s Scientific Leadership and Data Future
- April 7, 2025 – Data Crisis: How Cutting the NSDUH Threatens America's Public Health Foundation
- March 20, 2025 – The Dismantling of NCES: A Historical Irony and Threat to Educational Progress
- March 20, 2025 – NCES Crisis: Urgent Call to Save America's Education Data Infrastructure
- March 5, 2025 – Advisory Committees Disbanded and GDP Accounting Changes Proposed
- February 26, 2025 – Suspension of NCES Commissioner Raises Concerns
- February 11, 2025 – NCES Contract Terminations: A Crisis for Education Data and Decision-Making
- February 11, 2025 – Protecting the Confidentiality of Federal Statistical Data: A Call for Strict Adherence to Existing Laws
- February 3, 2025 – Championing Federal Research Funding
- February 1, 2025 – Census Bureau Outage Sparks Data Access Concerns
Letters