In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Committee on Statistics and Disability highlights three statisticians and data scientists with disabilities: Andrew Gelman, Kyle Keane, and Erin Chapman.
Andrew Gelman
Webinar Addresses Ethical Principles for Statistical Practitioners
Guided by the principles of accountability, transparency, and fairness, speakers Mark Glickman, Stephanie Shipp, Laura Eggers, and Andrew Gelman explored how ethical AI intersects with everything from algorithmic hiring and financial advising to neuroscience and national security.
Highlighting Hidden Statistical Gems
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee highlights the often-overlooked yet essential role of statisticians in scientific progress, from foundational theories to AI advancements, in honor of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.
JEDI Corner: From Visualization to ‘Sensification’
Data visualization and exploratory data analysis have been recognized in recent decades as important parts of statistics, but visualization excludes people with visual impairments, an increasingly important issue as the population gets older. How can statisticians and analysts provide some of the benefits of the dataviz revolution?
2019 Joint Statistical Meetings Worth Attending in Person?
In her latest column, Karen Kafadar discusses the size of the Joint Statistical Meetings and what you take away when you attend in person.
Q&A: What Skills Do You Need to Succeed at Your Job?
What skills do you need to succeed in your technical job? We asked some of our members this and other questions and here is how they responded.