The digital divide creates a world of Haves and Have Nots, where people most in need of the power of advanced analytics often have limited access. One important way Data for Good advocates are having a major impact is through open-source data.
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ASA Committee Protects Rights, Freedom of Scientists Around the World
The ASA’s Committee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights supports, directs, and organizes the defense of scientists through a variety of channels and actions.
2025 Challenge List: The Year’s Most Important Questions in Data for Good
Stats4Good’s annual list calls on statisticians to address challenges like AI in biostatistics, ocean health, data resiliency, and advocacy for vulnerable professionals.
COPSS Awards Reward Data for Good
The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies, known as COPSS, recently opened nominations for its 2025 leadership awards. These are distinguished awards recognizing both early-career and senior accomplishments in the theory and practice of statistics. This month, David Corliss discusses how these awards honor data for good.
Wealth of Data Addresses Today’s Mass Extinction
Each year in April, Earth Day offers an opportunity to refocus on protecting this planet we share with all living things. This year, David Corliss focuses on opportunities to address one of the most pressing challenges facing us today: mass extinction.
2023 Peace Award Honors COVID Researcher with Global Impact
Bhramar Mukherjee of the University of Michigan was recently honored with the 2023 Karl E. Peace Award for Outstanding Statistical Contributions for the Betterment of Society, recognizing her commitment to and accomplishments in biostatistics on a global scale.
Earth Day Projects: Measuring Climate Change and Taking Action
It’s April, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing, so it must be time for Stats4Good’s annual list of Earth Day project ideas.
The 2023 Challenge List: Most Important Questions in Data for Good
David Corliss starts the year off with a challenge list that shines a light on exciting new opportunities and is meant to encourage the D4G community to tackle overlooked or under-resourced concerns.
Statistics Without Borders: Outstanding Leadership and Projects in Data for Good
Statistics Without Borders—an ASA outreach group—has high-impact projects, volunteer recruiting, development, support, expertly managed projects, and excellent data for good resources.
JSM 2022: A World of Innovation in Data for Good
David Corliss offers tips to help Data for Good practitioners get the most out of the Joint Statistical Meetings in Washington, DC.