This interview with University of Michigan PhD candidates and STATCOM co-presidents Annie Cohen and Hanna Venera was conducted by Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent episode. STATCOM is a student-run community outreach program that offers students a unique opportunity to apply their statistical expertise by providing pro bono consulting services to community organizations.
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Fund Set Up to Kick-Start Community for Underrepresented People in Statistics
The Michael Tsiang Fund for Belonging in Statistics is an initiative to create a safe and supportive community around the many groups that have been historically underrepresented in statistics.
Giving Power to the People Via Community Engagement
Rob Santos values and seeks alternative perspectives—be they in statistical studies, project management, leadership decision-making, or even career development—because different perspectives can lead to vastly different interpretations, and all interpretations can contribute to a dialog that leads to insight.
Detroit Chapter Holds Second Numbers & Networking
Members of the Detroit Chapter had a successful second Numbers & Networking social event January 17.