2018 was a landmark year during which the D4G community both grew and drew closer together, coalescing into a stronger, more vibrant, and more distinct movement. Many more organizations, projects, positions, conferences, and conference sections distinctly labeled as D4G were apparent. With this increased visibility has come more opportunities.
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ASA’s Leadership Institute Is Great Opportunity for Data for Good Researchers
David Corliss spoke to ASA President Lisa LaVange about her leadership institute and how it can allow Data for Good to have a greater effect on the ASA and wider society.
Stats4Good: Data for Good Researchers Respond to Hurricanes
Data for Good researchers perform vital roles in mining social media, mapping, geospatial analysis, resource optimization, and other analytic functions, partnering with organizations that put boots on the ground to provide critically important information, logistical support, and guidance for hands-on relief efforts. Crowdsourcing can play an important role in bringing together many resources in a short time in response to a crisis. As a result, many organizations now sponsor hackathons and data dives and create applications to collect crowdsourced information from people in affected areas.
Data for Good Goes to College
In this month’s column, Corliss shares ways students can connect and make a difference for those seeking to apply their developing analytic skills to projects for the greater good.
Stats4Good: STATtr@k and Data for Good: A Perfect Combo
One of the most important resources for students and people just getting started in a career in statistics is STATtr@k: a website produced by the American Statistical Association for individuals who are in a statistics program, recently graduated from a statistics program, or who recently entered the job world. Visit STATtr@k to find your place in moving statistical science forward as a powerful means for doing good in our society, communities, and world.
Planning for Data for Good at JSM
David Corliss highlights the JSM sessions that include topics focusing on social good.
Stats4Good: The (Higher) Power of Data for Good
Many faith-based groups have turned to statistics and data science as critical components of achieving their mission of serving people and the community. Data for Good pairs volunteers with both secular and religious organizations to work on statistics and data science projects that benefit the greater good.
Data Resources for Data for Good Researchers
In this month’s column, David Corliss lists a variety of places researchers can go to find good data.
Data for Good Researchers Fight Human Trafficking
Data for Good researchers are tackling problems such as human trafficking, which has attracted considerable interest in recent years.
DataKind’s Vision Zero Traffic Models Save Lives
DataKind has grown rapidly to become a large, global organization making a great impact, with thousands of volunteers working on dozens of projects. With its own core professional staff in addition to many volunteers, DataKind offers opportunities for direct employment in Data for Good.