Congratulations to Yang Chen as a Recipient of the 2026 IMS Thelma and Marvin Zelen Emerging Women Leaders in Data Science Award.

She was selected for this honor because:

"Yang Chen has distinguished herself through interdisciplinary research that unites statistics, astrophysics, and public health. She has developed Bayesian and machine learning methods for problems such as solar flare prediction and instrument calibration, leading large teams funded by NASA and NSF. Her work has produced influential publications and public datasets that enable broader scientific discovery. Beyond her research, she is a dedicated mentor and leader in the statistical community, embodying the spirit of collaborative, impactful data science."

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!