This month, The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Corner is spotlighting the incoming cochairs of the Student and Young Professionals Committee—Robert Tumasian III and Lydia Gibson.
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As the Statistics Profession Grows, So Does the ASA
ASA President Kathy Ensor sees three areas of immediate opportunity for the ASA: leadership, keeping vibrant data science and AI activities moving forward, and sustainability and community analytics. Here, she speaks briefly to each of these.
My ASA Story: Jana Asher, Assistant Professor and Director of Statistics Education
Jana Asher’s career has been colorful and varied, but she says she knows the ASA will be there no matter what comes next.
At the Rise of JEDI: Lessons Learned from Fall of Jedi Order in Star Wars
Shu-Min Liao reflects on the similarities between the problems the Jedi Order faced and those statisticians are facing in academia today.
The JEDI Corner: Statistics for Equity: Capturing, Not Masking, Intersectional Dynamics in Data
Intersectionality, which refers to the overlapping nature of multiple oppressions based on one’s identity (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age), continues to present communication challenges in the world of statistics.
Committee Spotlight: Committee on Membership Retention and Recruitment
Amstat News is spotlighting ASA committees and their activities. This month, we feature the Committee on Membership Retention and Recruitment and ask Chair Theresa Utlaut and member Erin Wiley a few questions about the committee’s purpose and goals.
The JEDI Corner: How to Help Advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group Chair Kim Sellers talks about the aim of the group, seeks submissions for the column, and asks for volunteers to help advance the group’s mission.
Anti-Racism Task Force to Host Open Meeting
The meeting will take place virtually at JSM on August 10 at 12:00 p.m. and be led by the Anti-Racism Task Force co-chairs, David Marker and Adrian Coles.
International Relations Committee Focuses on Outreach, Education
The ASA Committee on International Relations in Statistics was formed to identify goals, develop policies, and plan projects that foster activities involving international communications, exchange, and joint development with professional statisticians, societies, and other organizations in countries throughout the world. Here, Carolina Franco, chair of the committee, gives details about the committee’s initiatives.
Calling All Graphic Artists
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Outreach Group is looking for an emblem that properly reflects JEDI and its mission to strengthen our community by making it more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive.