In his latest article, David Corliss looks at the changes shaping DEI programs and shares how institutions are adapting while continuing to support student success, ethics, and inclusion.
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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.
Statisticians with Disabilities Offer Personal, Professional Insights
Statisticians share their lived experiences, professional contributions, and perspectives, emphasizing both the challenges they face and the unique insights they bring to the field.
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.
Quantifying Diversity: Calculating the Gini-Simpson Diversity Index
How do we measure diversity in a meaningful way? The Gini-Simpson Diversity Index, used by the US Census Bureau, provides a powerful tool to quantify diversity across populations.
Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Workshop Creates Lasting Opportunities
The Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Workshop introduces historically under-represented undergraduate students to biostatistics and offers networking opportunities, mentoring (peer and near-peer), and professional development opportunities to graduate students. Learn more about the history of this workshop.
JSM 2024: Regina Liu Wins 2024 Elizabeth L. Scott Award
Regina Liu received the COPSS 2024 Elizabeth L. Scott Award based on her outstanding achievements in research, education, service, and leadership and her superlative contributions to fostering opportunities for women, underrepresented groups, and junior researchers in statistics and nurturing their careers.
Statistics, Science Organizations Foster DEI in Wider Community
This month, JEDI Corner focuses on organizations that express a strong commitment to the principles and actions of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and highlights their DEI initiatives.
Amanda Koepke
Amanda Koepke knew from an early age she loved math and was introduced to statistics in high school. Despite loving statistics, she didn’t know what careers would be available to her upon graduation, so she majored in accounting at Texas Tech University. Eventually, she switched her major to psychology and mathematics and statistics. After finishing her undergraduate work, becoming a statistician seemed like the perfect way to merge her love of math and the social sciences, so she pursued her PhD in statistics from the University of Washington. Today, she is a mathematical statistician at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where she works side-by-side with scientists doing cutting-edge research.
Meetings Task Force Wants Your Input
Task force members are working with ASA meetings staff to understand current policies and procedures for selecting a meeting location and developing a checklist for ASA staff to consider when selecting meeting locations.