Here is the transcript of Ji-Hyun Lee interviewing members of the statistical advisory panel of the journal Nature Medicine.
Columns
Maintaining the Mission of Data for Good in Trying Times
David Corliss details how the American Statistical Association will continue its work to shape the future of the statistical profession and its members, guided by its mission to “promote the practice and profession of statistics” and vision of “a world that relies on data and statistical thinking to drive discovery and inform decisions.”
Increasing Resiliency of Critically Important Data Sets: A D4G Imperative
Shifting political agendas can lead to funding changes, resulting in the reduction or even elimination of staff supporting critical data. Learn about data resiliency in this month’s Stats4Good column.
Presidential Initiatives: Creating Pathways for a Stronger Future
“[…]it is important to recognize that the ability to build bridges relies on a diverse community and the inclusion of many perspectives.”
NSF Funds Digital Twins, AI, ML Research
Snigdhansu Chatterjee was awarded a grant to study neurodegenerative diseases using digital twin modeling. Digital twin modeling might yield new insights into neurodegenerative diseases and revolutionize their treatment and prevention.
2025 Challenge List: The Year’s Most Important Questions in Data for Good
Stats4Good’s annual list calls on statisticians to address challenges like AI in biostatistics, ocean health, data resiliency, and advocacy for vulnerable professionals.
From My Heart: Bridging Career, Service, and Music
In her first “President’s Corner” for Amstat News, Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on her journey to leadership and outlines her vision to elevate statistics, expand opportunities, and foster inclusion, emphasizing collaboration and mentorship.
Neurodivergence: An Essential Dimension of Diversity
Including neurodivergence in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs promotes the understanding of different kinds of brains and fosters better relationships, stronger teams, and advocacy for inclusivity.
Building the Future of Statistics: Community, Mentorship, and AI
In her final column, Bonnie Ghosh Dastidar shares highlights of the year, challenges ahead, and lessons learned from all of you—our ASA members.
Data for Good: The Year in Review and 2024 Challenge Winners
In January, David Corliss highlighted a group of issues as top priorities for the Data 4 Good community in 2024. Here, he recognizes outstanding accomplishments in each of the five areas.