The ASA recently submitted comments on the USDA’s reorganization plan. The comments highlight that this move could disrupt the production of vital agricultural data and compromise the effectiveness of both agencies, ultimately affecting those who use the data, including America’s farmers, ranchers, those living in rural communities, and policymakers.
Government Statistics
Honoring Katherine Wallman’s Legacy at JSM
Speakers at JSM honored former ASA President and longtime chief statistician Katherine Wallman, highlighting her leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on federal statistics and the ASA’s policy work.
Open Discussion: Responding to Criticism About ASA Statements
Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on the ASA’s updated process for issuing public statements, emphasizing the challenge of balancing neutrality and advocacy in a polarized climate while reaffirming the commitment to transparency and protecting the integrity of statistics.
A Century of Washington Statistics
The current president of the Washington Statistical Society reflects on its fluctuating membership, evolving role in a digital age, and continued importance.
Significance Highlights | Broadway Dreams: Data Behind the Drama
Broadway musicals meet data analysis in this month’s Significance Highlights.
New Member Spotlight: Vera Dureke
This month, we spotlight new member Vera Dureke, whose dream is to be a research scientist focused on data ethics.
2024 Election—BOD Candidate Statements and Open Section Positions
The ASA announces the candidates for the 2024 election. Voting begins April 1 and runs through April 30.
DHS Elevates, Expands Statistics Office
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas launched the Office of Homeland Security Statistics in a November ceremony. The office is an expansion of the statistical activities at DHS, where previously the Office of Immigration Statistics—the Office of Homeland Security Statistics predecessor—covered only immigration statistics.
Getting to Know the ASA’s Government Employment Sector
Serving as a representative of government statisticians is an important part of Dionne Price’s role on the ASA Board. In this column, she focuses on this and shares highlights of a conversation with Claire Bowen, who is the current chair of the Government Statistics Section; Simone Gray, who is the past chair; and Bob Sivinski, who is chair-elect.
Meet Bureau of Economic Analysis Director Vipin Arora
Vipin Arora became director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis in December of 2022. Amstat News asked him to respond to a few questions so readers can learn more about him and the agency he runs.