The Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University proudly hosted the Best of Statistical Science (BOSS) 2025 Workshop on April 25–26, 2025. The two-day event brought together a distinguished group of experts, faculty, and students for a rich program of academic exchange, professional networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This workshop was made possible in part through the generous support of Drs. Alicia Carriquiry and James Berger, funded by their Hagler Fellowship Awards at Texas A&M University.

BOSS 2025 featured engaging presentations and insightful discussions led by 16 prominent statisticians. In recognition of excellence in the field, two special honors were awarded during the workshop: the Ronald R. Hocking Endowed Lecture Series in Statistics was presented to Dr. Dipak Dey, and the Inaugural SETCASA Invited Speaker award was given to Dr. Ramsés Mena. The workshop also included a graduate student poster session, which showcased the research of 14 graduate students.

The event brought together 77 attendees—including 41 students—from 18 universities, creating a dynamic atmosphere for academic exchange, learning, and collaboration.

On Friday evening, attendees gathered for a dinner celebration, which concluded with the presentation of the famous “Deely Awards,” adding a lighthearted and memorable touch to a successful workshop.