Marie Diener-West, PhD, professor of Biostatistics, has been named a Fellow of the American Statistical Association in recognition of her outstanding professional contributions and leadership in the field of statistical science. The designation of Fellow has been a superlative honor in the society for over nine decades. The Fellows will be presented at a ceremony at the Association's 166th annual Joint Statistical Meetings, taking place August 6–10, 2006, in Seattle. The American Statistical Association (ASA) is a scientific and educational society founded in 1839 to promote excellence in the application of statistical science across the wealth of human endeavor. -Rod Graham Public Affairs media contacts for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Kenna Lowe or Tim Parsons at 410-955-6878 or paffairs@jhsph.edu. | 
