We interviewed three statisticians who strive to change the world through data. We asked them who inspired them, why they became statisticians, and how data science is changing the world.

Amanda Malloy, the ASA’s director of development, shares an example of what the ASA is doing to inspire kids and improve statistics education by providing innovative resources to educators.

Sarah Warner offers up tips to help Data for Good statistician-advocates.

Pro bono—literally “for good”—service has become more common in statistics and data science in recent years. Often called “Data for Good,” this growing movement has been embraced by individuals, companies, and professional associations. A number of organizations have sprung up to design and manage statistical volunteering projects, recruiting volunteers and connecting them with projects and organizations that will benefit from analytic support.

One of the great aspects of data for good is that the technology never stands still. For some ideas and inspiration, David Corliss outlines a few examples of where Data for Good tech is leading the way.