The ASA seeks applications for its fall of 2023 science policy fellowship. A one- to two-year position, the fellow will be based at the ASA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia; however, they will spend much of their time in Washington, DC, advocating for statistics and experiencing first-hand how federal science policy is formed.
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Committee Spotlight: Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee
Members of the ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee keep track of and are responsive to current events relating to the collection, analysis, and use of statistics. They help decide whether the ASA should comment on, or even support, for example, rule changes or legislation, generally in the federal government.
Claire McKay Bowen Talks Data Privacy
Claire McKay Bowen, author of Protecting Your Privacy in a Data-Driven World, talks about her book and ideas about data privacy in this interview.
Statistics and Disability (CSD)
Amstat News is spotlighting ASA committees and their activities. This month, we feature the Committee on Statistics and Disability. Anja Zgodic, committee chair, answers our questions about the committee’s goals and renewed charge.
Highlights of the August 3–5, 2021, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
ASA President Rob Santos called to order the summer meeting of the ASA Board on Tuesday, August 3. Here are the highlights.
How COPAFS Advances Excellence in Federal Statistics
The Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics acts as a facilitator, coordinator, and disseminator by connecting producers of official statistics with essential stakeholders such as policymakers, program planners, researchers, and businesses.
Twelve Years of ASA Science Policy: Highlighting the Scope and Breadth
The ASA’s science policy activity has covered a variety of topics since the creation of the ASA’s science policy staff position 12 years ago. The responsibilities of the position are to raise the profile of statistics and statisticians in policymaking and to advocate for the interests of statisticians.
Data for Good Goes to Washington
ASA science and advocacy activities play a crucial role in driving understanding and adoption of sound statistical analysis, helping Data for Good make the greatest impact.
Being an Advocate for Data for Good: Solving the Identity Crisis
Davide Corliss offers ideas for telling others about Data 4 Good and promoting participation within our network of colleagues.
To Join or Not to Join A(nother) Section or Interest Group?
Should you join a section or interest group? Data from the Council of Sections’ annual report might help you decide.