David Corliss provides details about Data for Good-adjacent opportunities and programming scheduled for the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston this August.
David Corliss
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.
Climate.us Seeks to Fill Gap in Climate Data
The federal website Climate.gov, once an important source of data and analysis, has been closed. In response, an independent coalition of researchers and other supporters have created a new website, Climate.us, to address the need for data and other resources to support climate research.
UCLA’s Latino Data Hub Brings Data, Analytics to Under-Served Community
The website provides accessible, high-quality data and analytics to support research, policymaking, and community advocacy for Latino communities across the United States.
Apertus: An LLM Designed for Data for Good
Apertus is an open-source large language model created to advance transparency and accessibility while supporting research, education, and projects that benefit society.
Reaching Across the Growing Digital Divide
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.
Intelligent Systems in Biostatistics Make Impact on Life
David Corliss shares highlights from the ASA Symposium on Data Science & Statistics, where open-source LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation systems are reshaping how we use health data for good.
Finding the Middle Road
All around us, DEI is being challenged as never before. Under pressure to maintain government contracts and serve customers supporting the new administration, companies are discontinuing DEI programs. Yet, David Corliss says the science of diversity remains unchanged.
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.
Earth Day Offers Opportunities for Environmental Advocacy
David Corliss highlights various Data for Good initiatives addressing environmental challenges, including marine microplastics tracking, frog population monitoring, pollinator studies, and community garden research, while encouraging collaboration through local ASA chapters.