Making data visualizations accessible to blind and visually impaired people would help improve equity in higher education and assist them with data-driven reasoning and communication.
Columns
My JSM Story: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar describes the vibrant community that defines JSM 2024—an event she says celebrates innovation, mentorship, and the boundless potential of statistical science.
Statistics, Science Organizations Foster DEI in Wider Community
This month, JEDI Corner focuses on organizations that express a strong commitment to the principles and actions of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and highlights their DEI initiatives.
Storytelling with Data for Good Visualizations
David Corliss explores how effective data visualization can amplify the impact of your work and how clear and purposeful visuals can convey complex ideas.
Extending Horizons: Data for Good Collaborations Across Academia, Industry, Government
David Corliss looks at how statisticians and data scientists working in industry are the best people to help identify scientists in academia and government who can provide essential expertise.
NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education Teams Up with Statisticians, Data Scientists
To bridge the gap between the statistical community and the National Science Foundation, we continue to pose questions to NSF program officers and awardees. This month’s program officer is from the Division of Undergraduate Education and the awardees are from several universities. Here, they discuss the innovative efforts and impactful projects making a difference in undergraduate education.
Statistical Support Needed for Workplace DEI
David Corliss discusses how statisticians and data scientists can support greater diversity.
From Transaction to Transformation
In her column this month, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar shares ways to participate in transformational interactions in the ASA community.
Budgets See Cuts, Flat Funding for Research, Federal Statistical Agencies
Finalized in March, the federal government fiscal year 2024 budget generally delivered cuts for research funding and statistical agencies. President Joe Biden’s FY25 budget request was also more modest than in past years, largely requesting flat funding.
Network, Learn, Grow
ASA President Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar has attended the Joint Statistical Meetings as a student, early-career professional, ASA section chair, and statistics group leader. Here are her top 10 tips for a successful conference.