“Modernizing the Federal Statistical System: A Roadmap for Action” recommends 30 actions to support a more adaptive and resilient federal statistical system in light of recent challenges and disruptions.
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Reenvisioning NCES to Build a Stronger Education Data Ecosystem
In August, the American Statistical Association released “A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics,” a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. Input and feedback from the ASA community is encouraged.
State of the Data Infrastructure Series: Census Bureau
For the latest State of the Data Infrastructure feature, Count on Stats spoke with three experts about the US Census Bureau: Margo Anderson of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, an expert on the history of the bureau and federal statistical system; Allison Plyer, chief demographer of The Data Center and recent chair of the bureau’s Scientific Advisory Committee; and Nancy Potok, most recently chief statistician of the US who, most notably, has also been deputy director and chief operating officer of the bureau and deputy undersecretary for economic affairs at the US Department of Commerce.
Call for Nominations: Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award
The Jeanne E. Griffith Award recognizes individuals working in federal, state, and local government agencies for their efforts to mentor junior statistical staff.
ASA Releases Statement on Government Data Experts
The American Statistical Association released a statement recently on the role of data experts in state and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award
The Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award recognizes and encourages the mentoring of junior staff in the statistical community in federal, state, or local government. It is awarded annually to a supervisor, technical director, team coordinator, or other statistical staff member who is nominated by a supervisor and co-workers for his or her efforts in supporting the work and developing the careers of junior staff. Nominations for the 2019 award will be accepted until March 22.
Brian at OMB
Grace Medley writes about her mentor Brian Harris-Kojetin who was the Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring award winner in 2013.