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Protecting Privacy and Preserving the Value of Federal Statistics for Research and Evidence-Building
As federal agencies update and combine their data systems, the ASA urges a careful balance between protecting people’s privacy and keeping data useful for research and decision-making, calling for more education, better communication, new methods, and strong funding support.
My ASA Story: Akshata Moharir, Lead Data Scientist
Microsoft lead data scientist Akshata Moharir shares how joining the ASA has connected her with mentors, speaking opportunities, and a supportive community that helped her grow from practitioner to thought leader in AI and data science.
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.
ASA Recommends Five Policy Actions to White House AI Panel
In response to the White House’s Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, the ASA’s Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee and the Committee on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence orchestrated the ASA’s submission highlighting the essential role of statistical science in developing, optimizing, and evaluating AI systems.
Navigating Challenges, Embracing AI, and Shaping the Future
ASA President Ji-Hyun Lee addresses the real challenges affecting ASA members today.
Summary of Quality and Productivity Section Executive Committee Business Meeting
The Quality and Productivity Section Executive Committee discussed the Quality and Productivity Research Conference, introduced new officers, planned future events, and continued efforts to digitize the History of Quality at AT&T Videotape Series.
Practical Significance | Episode 46—Data Is My Superpower: A Conversation with the Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award Recipient
The American Statistical Association’s Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award recognizes media professionals for their presentation of the science of statistics and its role in public life. During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon, this summer, Harry Stevens of The Washington Post was honored with this award for his Climate Lab story series—which covers […]
Essential Role of Statistics in the Evolution of Trustworthy AI
ASA President Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar discusses JSM 2024, ASA’s membership in the Computer Science Accreditation Board, and ASA’s role in the evolution of safe AI.
Practical Significance Take Two—Talking Data Science in Science with Founding Editor-in-Chief
The ASA recently added the open-access journal Data Science in Science to its portfolio of publications and Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein interviewed the journal’s founding editor, David Matteson, during a recent podcast episode. If you missed it, you can tune in here.