Here, David Corliss shares practical ways educators, departments, and ASA chapters can bring Data for Good into the classroom.
DataFest
ASA International Data Quest Inspires, Connects Students in Underserved Areas
Data Quest is a month-long competition that connects students in underserved regions with real-world data.
Data Rescue Goes Local
Data rescue is one of the greatest Data for Good success stories of the past year. Efforts to save data across the US federal system from deletion and dilution, as well as lessen the diminishment of staff, resources, and impact, continue into 2026 on a state and local level.
Q&A with ASA Founder Rob Gould
Rob Gould has spent his career encouraging, influencing, and inspiring statistics students and educators. Learn more about the ASA Founder in this interview.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
From registering for the STATBOLIC conference on cardiometabolic health to participating in Data Visualization and Project Competitions, hosting an ASA DataFest, or sharing your expertise on STATtr@k, there’s something for everyone to get involved and stay informed.
A Point of View: Pomona College
As a DataFest host, Jo Hardin, professor of mathematics and statistics at Pomona University, talks about how DataFest builds community and sparks collaboration.
Judging DataFest: Insights from the Other Side of the Table
We caught up with Michael Sarkis, a data science manager at 2nd Order Solutions and returning DataFest judge, to hear what keeps him coming back year after year.
Spending the Weekend with Data: The Appeal of DataFest for Students
What draws students to DataFest, where they tackle messy, real-world data sets during an intense, collaborative weekend?
Who Is DataFest For?
Surveys and interviews at six DataFest sites revealed what drives students to participate in the event–it was whether the students felt the event was “for me.”
Shared Goals and Contrasting Objectives: Understanding DataFest Through Dual Perspectives
An NSF-funded research project allowed the authors to examine six DataFest sites over two years, surveying and interviewing both organizers and participants to understand their motivations, goals, and challenges.