ASA President Wendy Martinez is looking forward to sharing the resources being curated and developed by the K–6 Education Initiative Working Group and hopes they can help enrich the educational experiences of children and educators.
Columns
Virtual Reality
Although we will only be able to connect with each other virtually, ASA President Wendy Martinez is looking forward to our first virtual JSM and doing some unique and creative activities. Here, she talks about what she is most looking forward to.
JSM 2020—Everyone Counts: Data for the Public Good
The Joint Statistical Meetings—one of the largest statistics events in the world—is going to be virtual this year for the first time. The spotlight will be on the important work we share: Everyone Counts: Data for the Public Good.
Stats4Good: Big Data Methods for Data for Good
Data for Good looks at the big data revolution and how it affects our approaches to problem-solving, as well as examples of how big data is being applied.
A Conversation to Celebrate Pride Month
ASA President Wendy Martinez discusses the 2020 strategic theme, Enhancing the Diversity and Breadth of Our Association, and how to support and learn from our LGBTQ+ colleagues.
#LeadWithStatistics: A Data Ethics Call to Action
#LeadWithStatistics was the challenge and opportunity delivered to us by Lisa LaVange during her JSM 2018 president’s address. In this column, Wendy Martinez shares some thoughts about data ethics and again challenges our community to lead.
Data for Good Takes on the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, data and analysis have played a central role in understanding the crisis, informing health officials and hospitals, and driving data-driven decisions to address and mitigate the impact. It’s been all hands on deck for the D4G community, with everyone working together to make a difference.
A Different Type of Impact
ASA President Wendy Martinez discusses her experience with organ donation and National Donate Life Month—a month of local, regional, and national activities to encourage Americans to save lives through organ donation.
Stats4Good: Data for Earth Day 2020
With Earth Day on April 22, columnist David Corliss features the work of Data for Good scientist-activists that supports environmental action.
What Will Be Your Legacy?
President Wendy Martinez encourages members to remember those who’ve inspired them in all aspects of their life—personally and professionally—and asks: What will be your legacy?