Michael W. Horrigan discusses Big Data from his perspective at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS
How I Spent My Year at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nicholas Horton describes his time working at the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a senior research fellow and encourages readers to apply.
ASA Fellowship and Research Program
The ASA/NSF/BLS Research Fellowship Program seeks fellows to conduct research in residence at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Meet BLS Commissioner Keith Hall
Amstat News invited Keith Hall, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to respond to a few questions so readers could learn more about him and the agency he leads.
COPAFS Report for June Meeting
The Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS) acts as an advocate for the development and dissemination of high-quality federal statistics. Member organizations include professional associations, businesses, research institutes, and others interested in federal statistics. Through COPAFS, members have an opportunity to review and affect issues such as timeliness, quality, confidentiality, and the relevance of data. COPAFS holds quarterly meetings, the last one taking place on June 3.
Jobs for Statisticians
Keith Crank, the ASA’s research and graduate education manager, shares
comments he received about his August 2010 column, which focused on jobs
for statisticians.
World Statistics Day
In celebration of World Statistics Day, Amstat News asked staff from several federal statistical agencies to provide a list of their agency’s accomplishments, both recent and historical. Documented here is a rich history of providing statistical data that informs policymaking in the public and private sectors, resulting in economic development and smarter, more effective government. Also documented is a commitment to innovation and adaptation that has kept federal statistical products current and reliable.