Eric J. Daza, JEDI Outreach Group chair, shares how vibrant and inclusive the ASA’s JEDI Outreach Group is. He also discusses how members are dedicated to building a more just and equitable world through statistics and data science.
JEDI Corner
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.
A Sampling of Inequity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are statistically compelling. In this month’s JEDI Corner, Eric J. Daza examines a Supreme Court decision relating to affirmative action.
JEDI CORNER: Making Data Visualizations Accessible
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.
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.
Statistical Support Needed for Workplace DEI
David Corliss discusses how statisticians and data scientists can support greater diversity.
JEDI at JSM
The JEDI Outreach Group is the primary or co-sponsor for 11 JSM sessions this year, with leading researchers and emerging leaders covering a wide variety of interests.
Checking In: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee
Learn about the committee and support it as it works toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all professions.
JEDI Corner: JEDI Initiatives Alive in Clinical and Translational Science
The Association for Clinical and Translational Science created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group, which serves as a community for members interested in advancing JEDI in both clinical and translational science.
JEDI Leaders on Leadership: A Conversation with Kimberly Sellers and Talithia Williams
The Conference on Statistical Practice in February included a panel session on data-driven leadership featuring Kimberly Sellers from North Carolina State University and Talithia Williams from Harvey Mudd College, two outstanding African American female leaders in statistical science.