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Welcome to the Nonparametric Statistics Section

American Statistical Association

 

The objective of this section is to provide a forum for the ASA members with interests in flexible statistical methods that make only minimal assumptions on the underlying population or modeling structure. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, distribution free, nonparametric and semiparametric methods, and methods for high-dimensional and functional data. The section embraces the myriad of methodologies, philosophies and applications that comprise contemporary nonparametric statistics, seeks to promote research, education and training in them and to build cooperative relationships within and outside the ASA with those who have interest in nonparametrics.


Latest News:
ASA Nonparametric Statistics Section Student Paper Awards Announcement for Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2026

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Section!

  • Chair-Elect 2026: Todd Ogden, Columbia University
  • Program Chair-Elect 2026: Alexander Aue, University of California at Davis.
  • Treasurer 2026 (Rotates to Secretary in 2027): Guanqun Cao, Michigan State University
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Student Paper Awards of the Section! 
2025 Student Paper Award Winners (alphabetical order):
  • Dwight Xu, University of Washington
  • Yi Zhang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Junhao Zhu, University of Toronto

Other finalists (alphabetical order):

  • Su I Iao, University of California, Davis
  • Sijia Liao,  University of Arizona
  • Dianjun Lin, Penn State

They present in a special topic-contributed session at JSM 2025. In addition, the best presentation award winner is Su I Iao. Congratulations! 

Upcoming Events 

2025 Joint Statistical Meeting, 

The conference will be held from August 2-7, 2025. For more information, see https://ww2.amstat.org/meetings/jsm/2025/

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