This program brings together historically underrepresented minority statisticians and data scientists at early to mid-career levels with senior-level statisticians and data scientists from academia, government, and the private sector.
Committee on Minorities in Statistics
StatFest 2024 to Offer Advice, Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
StatFest 2024 is a free, one-day conference designed to encourage Black, Indigenous, and other undergraduate students of color to pursue graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
StatFest Slated for NC with Keynote Address from Netflix’s Ché Smith
StatFest is a free, one-day conference designed to encourage undergraduate students of color to pursue graduate studies and careers in statistics and data science.
JEDI Corner: Student Travel Funding Needed to Improve Access to Profession
For students with marginalized identities, a conference may be the first place they encounter other statisticians with similar identities, which could contribute to a sense of belonging in the field. However, equitable accessibility to conferences is not always available for these students.
Hallmark Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program Returns to JSM
The program brings together historically underrepresented minority statisticians/data scientists at early- to mid-career levels with senior-level statisticians/data scientists and features one-on-one mentoring and professional development.
JEDI Corner: So Much to Do, So Little Time
There is something for everyone in the JEDI-sponsored program at JSM this year.
Committee on Career Development Plans Pre-JSM Networking Event
The Committee on Career Development has several events offering tips to help JSM 2022 attendees network at the meetings.
This Fall, StatFest Is Coming to You
StatFest 2022 is a free conference aimed at encouraging undergraduates who are Black, indigenous, or people of color and have quantitative interests to pursue careers or graduate studies in the statistical and data sciences.
Birth of an ASA Outreach Group: The Origins of JEDI
The Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group (JEDI) aims to make the statistical profession more inclusive for all members.
StatFest Back for 21st Year in 2021
StatFest 2021 is a free conference over two half days aimed at encouraging BIPOC undergraduates to pursue careers or graduate studies in the statistical and data sciences. This year’s event will take place virtually September 18–19.