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Francesca Dominici of Harvard Receives Award for Betterment of Society

October 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dominici was honored for her high-quality, innovative, and policy-relevant science; her commitment to transparency and reproducibility in science; and her work in developing statistical methods for evaluating health effects of exposure to air pollution.

Student Projects for the Greater Good—COVID-19 Edition

August 1, 2020 1 Comment

Columnist David Corliss shares his thoughts about Data for Good student projects in the year of COVID-19, including term papers, science fair entries, conference presentations and posters, and volunteer work for community organizations.

JSM 2020—Everyone Counts: Data for the Public Good

July 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

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

June 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

Data for Good Takes on the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

Stats4Good: Data for Earth Day 2020

April 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

With Earth Day on April 22, columnist David Corliss features the work of Data for Good scientist-activists that supports environmental action.

Data for Good Social Media Content: Step by Step

March 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Creating and sharing social media content is an important way to support Data for Good activities and reach a wider audience. Davide Corliss shares best practices for creating and sharing videos on social platforms.

Social Media Resources for Data for Good Projects

February 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

In this, the first of a two-part series, David Corliss looks at how social media channels can play an important supporting role in Data for Good projects.

Data for Good: The Year in Review

January 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Joseph L. Gastwirth, with 2019 ASA President Karen Kafadar, accepts the 2019 Karl E. Peace Award for Outstanding Statistical Contributions for the Betterment of Society at JSM in Denver.

Data for Good had a wonderful 2019, full of new resources, networking opportunities, and shared enthusiasm.

Home for the Holidays: Data for Good Researchers Fight Homelessness

December 1, 2019 1 Comment

Homelessness is an area in which analytics is much needed but often in short supply. Shelters and other organizations providing direct services to individuals many times have good data but no one to analyze it. Though they are making great strides to help, they could do even more with statistical support.

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