Katherine Wallman joined the federal statistical system in 1967 and became Chief Statistician of the United States in 1992. She championed data confidentiality and evidence-based policymaking and focused on strengthening ties with state education agencies.
Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics
DataFest: Solving Big Problems with Big Data
David Corliss shares how ASA DataFest empowers students to use data for good, tackling issues from public health to pro bono legal aid to prescription drug misuse.
ASA Issues Statement on New Political Positions at Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau announced two new political appointments in newly created leadership positions, and the ASA asked the Census Bureau director to provide a justification for the appointments.
Federal Statistical Agencies Praised for Pandemic Response
The first half of 2020 was a busy time for the federal statistical system, requiring quick responses and nimble adaptability from agencies on several fronts.