This month marks the 100th column in the Data for Good series, written by David Corliss. In this latest column, he shows how statisticians can help eradicate human trafficking.
Columns
Black History Month: Honoring the Past and Present
ASA President Jeri Mulrow highlights the stories of several Black statisticians and data scientists for Black History Month.
Data Rescue Goes Local
Data rescue is one of the greatest Data for Good success stories of the past year. Efforts to save data across the US federal system from deletion and dilution, as well as lessen the diminishment of staff, resources, and impact, continue into 2026 on a state and local level.
Connection, Contribution, and Evidence
ASA President Jeri Mulrow introduces Communities in Action, a 2026 initiative to strengthen connections between statisticians and local leaders, and encourages members to help expand the American Statistical Association’s impact.
Data for Good Challenge List: Top Issues and Actions for 2026
The 2026 Stats4Good Challenge List highlights key areas such as pandemic preparedness, deforestation, local data rescue, displaced scientists, and conflict zone analysis for impactful data projects.
Women’s Caucus Supports Inclusive Statistics, Data Science Community
The Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science promotes career advancement, professional visibility, and global collaboration for women in the field through conferences, advocacy, and educational initiatives.
A Year of Bridges, Resilience, and Community
As ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee closes out her term, she reflects on a year defined by connection, collaboration, and strength of the statistical community.
Data for Good: The Year in Review and 2025 Challenge Winners
David Corliss reflects on the challenges data scientists and statisticians faced this year and celebrates the remarkable efforts of those who met these challenges head-on.
With Gratitude: Recognizing Our Community
Ji-Hyun Lee expresses gratitude for our members, staff, and partners while members of the statistical community highlight their “hidden gems.”
Climate.us Seeks to Fill Gap in Climate Data
The federal website Climate.gov, once an important source of data and analysis, has been closed. In response, an independent coalition of researchers and other supporters have created a new website, Climate.us, to address the need for data and other resources to support climate research.