Building on the familiar advice to teach with more data, less lecturing, the updated report expands guidance for teaching introductory statistics and data science courses.
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‘Practical Significance’ | Take Two: Inside the New ASA Clinical Trials Certificate Program
The ASA Clinical Trials Certificate Program helps statisticians bridge the gap between academic training and real-world clinical trial practice, covering protocol development, regulatory issues, and communication skills.
‘Practical Significance’ | Take Two: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein interview Jessica Kohlschmidt and Justin Jacobs about their history with JSM and their experiences as docents.
‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 64: Playing for Real: Serious Gaming for Preparedness and Decision-Making
It’s Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, and Practical Significance is celebrating with a special guest—Francesca de Rosa, founder of FDR Strategies, to explore the growing field of serious gaming, where statistics, probability, modeling, and data-informed design come together.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take II, Volume 1: A Conversation with the Editors of ‘ASA Discoveries’
“ASA Discoveries” is the American Statistical Association’s new open-access journal designed to publish innovative work that doesn’t fit traditional journal molds.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take II: Communities in Action—A Conversation with ASA President Jeri Mulrow
On a recent episode of the “Practical Significance” podcast, cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcomed ASA President Jeri Mulrow, who shared her thoughts about leadership, service, and the evolving role of statistics. She also called on fellow members to participate in her presidential initiative, Communities in Action.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take Two: The Data We Need: The State of Federal Statistics
Two veteran leaders in federal statistics, Nancy Potok and Connie Citro, discuss with the “Practical Significance” hosts the urgent challenges facing US statistical agencies and their work with the ASA on assessing agency health and advancing modernization of the federal statistical system.
Practical Significance, Take II: Strategic Alliances for Success: Inside the ASA’s Partner Program
The ASA’s Partner Program—a strategic initiative designed to build year-round, mutually beneficial relationships between the ASA and its corporate and institutional supporters—launched last year, and building partnerships was at the heart of a recent episode of Practical Significance. Cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein talked with American Statistical Association Director of Development Amanda Malloy and Director of Membership Development and […]
‘Practical Significance’—Take Two: Forward Stats—Frontiers of Statistics in Science and Engineering: 2035 and Beyond
A recent “Practical Significance” episode explores a study that highlights how the discipline can drive scientific, technological, and societal progress through 2035 and beyond.
Highlights of the August 1–2, 2025, ASA Board of Directors Meeting
The ASA Board of Directors met during JSM 2025 to approve key actions, receive financial and program updates, and discuss initiatives ranging from future JSM sites to strengthening community engagement and mentoring.