With support from the American Statistical Association’s member initiatives program, Julia Sharp, Megan Higgs, and Emily Griffith—with the help of Ann Hess—created a set of 10 short videos covering challenging and salient topics of communication for collaborative statisticians. The videos are freely available online and cover subjects including communication and planning, aspects of statistical inference, and professional ethics.
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Q&A with Hope Cullers, Crystal Grant, and Smita Skrivanek
We interviewed three statisticians who strive to change the world through data. We asked them who inspired them, why they became statisticians, and how data science is changing the world.
Data for Good Tech: Cool Science for Hot Projects
One of the great aspects of data for good is that the technology never stands still. For some ideas and inspiration, David Corliss outlines a few examples of where Data for Good tech is leading the way.
Statistics Without Borders: Professionals Using Statistics and Data for Social Good
Statistics Without Borders helps others avoid critical statistical mistakes. In just about every case, organizations want to use the best statistical practices. But many organizations may not have the time, expertise, or financial resources to cut through the noise and understand how to best proceed. This is where Statistics Without Borders helps.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the following 12 individuals from the Hispanic community who have made tremendous contributions to the math and statistics field. Read their biographies to learn more about how they entered the field of statistics, what they’ve accomplished, and how they became leaders in their professional careers. Submitted by […]
ASA, SciLine Team Up on Media Fact Sheet
The ASA recently teamed up with SciLine to create a fact sheet on polling that would be accessible to a wide audience. They also created an online media briefing on polling, which is archived for general access on SciLine’s website.
Invited Session Proposals Sought for JSM 2021
Planning for JSM 2021 is underway, which means it’s time to submit your invited session proposal. The theme is “Statistics, Data, and the Stories They Tell,” emphasizing the importance of understanding the world around us. Proposals relating to the theme are especially welcome.
ASA Issues Statement on New Political Positions at Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau announced two new political appointments in newly created leadership positions, and the ASA asked the Census Bureau director to provide a justification for the appointments.
Pharma Executive Offers Thoughts About COVID-19
Dr. Amrit Ray, global president, R&D and Medical, Upjohn Division, Pfizer Inc., offers his thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to best protect yourself and your family.
SDSS 2020: Different, but (Mostly) Good
The 2020 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics took place from June 3–5, and the virtual conference ran incredibly smoothly.