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.
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: 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.
ASA Celebrates Pride Month While Urging Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
In collaboration with members of the LGTBQ Inclusion and Diversity Working Group and LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee, the ASA will celebrate Pride Month while working to endow the new ASA Pride Scholarship. The celebration will kick off with a book reading by award-winning author Nicole Dennis Benn on June 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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.
Scarlett Bellamy
Scarlett Bellamy grew up on her grandparent’s tobacco farm, learning how to drive a tractor when she was just five years old. This experience shaped her work ethic. Moreover, when her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Bellamy promised she would become a doctor so she could “fix” her. Ultimately, Bellamy earned her PhD in biostatistics from Harvard and although it wasn’t the type of doctor who could fix her grandmother, she did fulfill her promise. Today, Bellamy is a professor of biostatistics and associate dean for diversity, inclusion, and faculty development at Drexel University.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee Engages in Good
The ASA is fortunate to have the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee. Jack Miller, the current chair, discusses the committee’s latest advocacy activities and how to get involved.
A Conversation to Celebrate Pride Month
ASA President Wendy Martinez discusses the 2020 strategic theme, Enhancing the Diversity and Breadth of Our Association, and how to support and learn from our LGBTQ+ colleagues.