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The JEDI Corner: Statistics for Equity: Capturing, Not Masking, Intersectional Dynamics in Data
Intersectionality, which refers to the overlapping nature of multiple oppressions based on one’s identity (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age), continues to present communication challenges in the world of statistics.
Stats4Good: Peace Award Recognizes Biostatistician, Teacher, and Mentor Michael H. Kutner
David Corliss says that, by awarding the Peace Award to Kutner, the ASA has honored a person dedicated to strengthening the statistical profession and statisticians for generations to come.
Building a Legacy of Helping Others
Rob Santos discusses his hopes of leaving a lasting legacy of helping others.
The JEDI Corner: How to Help Advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group Chair Kim Sellers talks about the aim of the group, seeks submissions for the column, and asks for volunteers to help advance the group’s mission.
Evolving Culture Through JEDI Principles: What Is Your Portal?
Rob Santos discusses how a Davy Crockett T-shirt started him on his personal journey toward becoming a JEDI.
State of the Education Data Infrastructure: What Three Experts Have to Say About the National Center for Education Statistics
For the state of the data infrastructure series, the ASA Count on Stats team spoke with three experts on the National Center for Education Statistics: James L. Woodworth, Jack Buckley, and Felice J. Levine.
Saving Endangered Languages with AI and the Science of Communication
David Corliss tells us that using AI to save a threatened language from extinction can save the culture itself.
Giving Power to the People Via Community Engagement
Rob Santos values and seeks alternative perspectives—be they in statistical studies, project management, leadership decision-making, or even career development—because different perspectives can lead to vastly different interpretations, and all interpretations can contribute to a dialog that leads to insight.
Data4Good Goes Back to School: Capstone Projects for the Greater Good
Five great students from different backgrounds and unique skills, all working with one goal in mind: identify risk factors and hotspots for human trafficking in Appalachian Ohio. What brought this amazing D4G team together? A capstone project.