Mary Gray, professor of mathematics and statistics at American University, describes various opportunities and benefits of internships, along with the legal aspects for ensuring a worthwhile experience.
Science Policy
Statisticians and Clinicians: Collaborations Based on Mutual Respect
Donald A. Berry, professor of biostatistics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, describes his policies and philosophy for developing collaborations between statisticians and clinicians.
Science Advocacy: What Is It and What Is the Role of Professional Societies?
Steve Pierson, ASA director of science policy, addresses what science advocacy is and how it benefits scientific professional associations.
Data Synchronization: Leveraging Existing Business Data to Better Measure the Economy
This month’s guest columnist, Adrienne Pilot of the Council of Economic Advisers, describes a major development for the federal statistical agencies. A carefully crafted proposal to Congress would allow the economic statistical agencies to better synchronize their business data, thereby allowing these agencies to improve their economic statistical data while still protecting confidentiality.
Putting the Science in Forensic Science
Cliff Spiegelman, Adina Schwartz, and Katherine Philpott address the critical issue of forensic science reform.
Controlling Decennial Census Costs Major Theme of Senate Hearing
How to control costs of the 2020 decennial census dominated testimony and questioning during an April 6 Senate hearing.
What Statisticians Should Watch in Congress in 2011
The 112th Congress is well under way, with federal budget discussions grabbing most of the headlines. Once the fiscal year 2011 (FY11) budget is resolved, what are the issues that might interest ASA members in 2011? Which issues should ASA members contact their members of Congress about?
Measuring Innovation: Better Data to Help Design Policies to Revive Economic Growth
This month’s guest editor Dale Jorgenson discusses the components of economic growth in the context of furthering the U.S. economic recovery.
Stimulating Economic Growth Through Technological Advance
Gordon Reikard explains how research and development once dominated the contributions to technological advance and how information technology has become a greater influence in the last few decades.
Putting Americans to Work: The Essential Role of Federal Labor Market Statistics
Andrew Reamer provides practical steps to address disconnections between labor market demand and supply that add to unemployment, underemployment, and unfilled jobs.