The Association for Clinical and Translational Science created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group, which serves as a community for members interested in advancing JEDI in both clinical and translational science.
Columns
From Inspiration to Impact: Mentoring Matters
ASA President Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s April column focuses on mentoring—both her own experience of being mentored and the ASA’s focus on mentoring programs.
Wealth of Data Addresses Today’s Mass Extinction
Each year in April, Earth Day offers an opportunity to refocus on protecting this planet we share with all living things. This year, David Corliss focuses on opportunities to address one of the most pressing challenges facing us today: mass extinction.
Computer and Information Science, Internships, Biological Infrastructure Top NSF Q&A
To strengthen the connection between the statistical community and National Science Foundation, we continue the series introduced in May 2023 that poses questions to NSF program officers and awardees.
JEDI Leaders on Leadership: A Conversation with Kimberly Sellers and Talithia Williams
The Conference on Statistical Practice in February included a panel session on data-driven leadership featuring Kimberly Sellers from North Carolina State University and Talithia Williams from Harvey Mudd College, two outstanding African American female leaders in statistical science.
NSF Q&A: Statistics and the Division of Environmental Biology
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.
ASA Connects Policymakers, Congressional Staffers
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.
Remembering Dionne Price with Her Own Wise Words
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar honors ASA Past President, Dionne Price, who passed away in late February.
Getting to Know Col. Nicholas Clark of West Point
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.
Building Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationships in the Hybrid Work Era
The JEDI Outreach Group held a webinar titled “Building Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationships in the Hybrid Work Era.” Panelists shared their ideas and perspectives through questions posed by the moderators and audience.