Erciulescu Elected ASA Fellow
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Andreea Erciulescu, PhD, a Westat Associate Vice President for Statistics and Data Science, has been elected a Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), the world's largest community of statisticians and data scientists. This distinguished honor is only given to one-third of 1% of ASA's membership each year. It recognizes Erciulescu's innovative developments in statistical integration via hierarchical modeling with complex survey data, outstanding contributions to applications including official statistics, and dedicated service to the profession. "I am deeply honored to be named an ASA Fellow," she said. "I look forward to continuing to advance the use of data to tackle intricate challenges and contribute to the field of statistics and data science."
Erciulescu is an expert in survey statistics and methodologies. Throughout her career, she has proven herself to be outstanding both in developing innovative models and methods for important applied problems and in implementing those solutions to produce impactful results in the areas of air and space, agriculture, economy, education, health, and recreational sports. She is an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI). An active member in both the ASA and the ISI, she holds editorial roles in several prestigious journals and organizes and chairs sessions at international conferences.
"This is a well-deserved honor," said Liz Mannshardt, PhD, Westat Vice President and Director, Statistics and Data Science. "It's a testament to her exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality, innovative results. I am sure she will have continued success and impact in the discipline."
About the ASA (www.amstat.org)
The ASA serves members in more than 90 countries, advancing research, science, and technology; promoting sound statistical practice; informing public policy; and contributing to a world in which decisions are data-driven.
Read the ASA press release: ASA Recognizes 2025 Founders and Fellows
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