The 2026 Stats4Good Challenge List highlights key areas such as pandemic preparedness, deforestation, local data rescue, displaced scientists, and conflict zone analysis for impactful data projects.
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Statistics, AI, and Autonomous Vehicles
David Banks and Yen-Chun Liu examine the future of statistics in artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles.
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.
ASA Board Endorses New Quality Manifesto
The 2021 Quality Manifesto lists 10 ways quality professionals can revitalize their dedication to global leadership. Quality has two critical foundations, it says: “the discipline of science coupled with mutual respect for all human beings.”
Statistics and the Environment Mentoring Program a Success
Mentors shared with students their experiences across academe, industry, and national laboratories. They also provided suggestions for preparing for a career during graduate school.
JSM 2021: Data for Good and the Stories It Tells
David Corliss recommends making JSM 2021 the event that will help you tell your own Data for Good story and offers suggestions for sessions and search terms to get involved.
Student Projects for the Greater Good—COVID-19 Edition
Columnist David Corliss shares his thoughts about Data for Good student projects in the year of COVID-19, including term papers, science fair entries, conference presentations and posters, and volunteer work for community organizations.
Stats4Good: Data for Earth Day 2020
With Earth Day on April 22, columnist David Corliss features the work of Data for Good scientist-activists that supports environmental action.
Happy Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month!
Every April, the ASA and other institutions throughout the US celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. Read on to find out what we have planned this year.
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: What’s on the Agenda?
ASA has big plans to celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month in April, a full month of programs and initiatives dedicated to promoting better public understanding of mathematics and statistics.