This month marks the 100th column in the Data for Good series, written by David Corliss. In this latest column, he shows how statisticians can help eradicate human trafficking.
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NISS to Sponsor Statistics on Combatting Human Trafficking Forum
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences is sponsoring an Ingram Olkin forum to bring world experts together to discuss statistical strategies for estimating the prevalence of human trafficking. The forum will kick off with a webinar from 1–4 p.m. ET on March 15.
Solve the Equation, Save the Planet: Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, this month’s Stats4Good column focuses on environmental analytics, highlights some of the many ways people are making an impact, and provides information about opportunities to get involved.
Peace-Work: Crowd-Sourcing Statistical Volunteering for the Greater Good
Peace-Work is an all-volunteer cooperative of statisticians, data scientists, and other researchers applying analytics to issues in issue-driven advocacy and social justice.
Data for Good Researchers Fight Human Trafficking
Data for Good researchers are tackling problems such as human trafficking, which has attracted considerable interest in recent years.