JSM 2026 in Boston included a wide range of sessions and programming focused on the JEDI themes of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Update on Diversity in Education
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.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Career Advancement with JEDI
The JEDI Professional Development Committee is expanding its efforts in 2026 to support career growth, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion across the statistics and data science community.
JEDI Resources for an Evolving Environment
Today is a time of rapid change, with so many federal programs shrinking or going offline altogether. In response, statisticians and data scientists are preserving at-risk federal diversity and inclusion data through grassroots initiatives like the Data Rescue Project, Climate Mirror Project, and Internet Archive.
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.
My ASA Story: Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar
Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar’s journey from Penn State to ASA president highlights her dedication to real-world statistics, health policy, the ASA, and gender balance in the field.
ASA Pride Scholarship Accepting Nominations
The ASA Pride Scholarship was established to raise awareness and support the success of LGBTQ+ statisticians and data scientists, as well as allies.
A Sampling of Inequity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are statistically compelling. In this month’s JEDI Corner, Eric J. Daza examines a Supreme Court decision relating to affirmative action.
JEDI CORNER: Making Data Visualizations Accessible
Making data visualizations accessible to blind and visually impaired people would help improve equity in higher education and assist them with data-driven reasoning and communication.
Statistical Support Needed for Workplace DEI
David Corliss discusses how statisticians and data scientists can support greater diversity.