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[1 Mar 2024 | No Comment | 131 views]

To strengthen the connection between the statistical community and National Science Foundation, we asked NSF program officer Samuel Scheiner about the Division of Environmental Biology. NSF also funded an initiative by Ali Rahnavard and Keith Crandall to study SARS-CoV-2’s evolution. Here, they discuss what their research will accomplish and offer advice about applying for NSF funding.

Additional Features, Science Policy »

[1 Mar 2024 | No Comment | 188 views]

As part of its science policy work, the ASA organized a congressional briefing in January to highlight the role of statistics and research in informing criminal justice policymaking. Moderated by Greg Ridgeway, the virtual event featured Nancy La Vigne, director of the National Institute of Justice, and Kevin Scott, acting director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Additional Features, Science Policy »

[1 Mar 2024 | No Comment | 437 views]

In keeping with our tradition of interviewing leaders from the federal government, we spoke with a West Point professor, Col. Nicholas Clark, who specializes in teaching statistics to military personnel.

Columns, Stats4Good »

[1 Mar 2024 | No Comment | 133 views]

This month, David Corliss discusses the importance of building relationships with local subject experts and data stewards as the first step in developing community-based projects.

Columns, Stats4Good »

[1 Feb 2024 | One Comment | 237 views]

Since 2024 is an election year, US state legislatures are focusing on goals the public will notice. Statistics and data will play a vital role in identifying those goals, delivering beneficial results, and measuring impact, so columnist David Corliss provides tips for getting started in advocacy.

Columns, Featured, Stats4Good »

[2 Jan 2024 | No Comment | 627 views]
The 2024 Challenge List: This Year’s Most Important Questions in Data for Good

This annual call to action highlights a challenge in five areas: biostatistics; environmental advocacy; human rights; data; and organization and infrastructure. Learn how you can tackle one or more.

Columns, Stats4Good »

[1 Dec 2023 | No Comment | 835 views]

David Corliss recognizes outstanding accomplishments this year.

Columns, Data for Good, Stats4Good »

[1 Nov 2023 | No Comment | 538 views]

The Union of Concerned Scientists’ Science for Public Good Fund offers grants up to $1,500 to support science in service to the public, making it ideal for a wide range of data for good advocates and projects.

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[2 Oct 2023 | No Comment | 764 views]

Bhramar Mukherjee of the University of Michigan was recently honored with the 2023 Karl E. Peace Award for Outstanding Statistical Contributions for the Betterment of Society, recognizing her commitment to and accomplishments in biostatistics on a global scale.

Artificial Intelligence, Stats4Good »

[1 Sep 2023 | No Comment | 700 views]

This month, David Corliss shares how the Data4Good practitioners are leading the way in developing ethics best practices for artificial intelligence.