In this episode of Practical Significance, co-hosts Ron Wasserstein and Donna LaLonde talk with Meaghan Parker of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing about the changing landscape of science journalism and why accurate, independent reporting remains essential to public understanding and trust.
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Practical Significance | Episode 49: The Next Chapter: Stats+Stories Joins the ASA Family
More than a decade ago, John Bailer and Richard Campbell launched Stats+Stories. Now, after more than 350 episodes, the podcast continues to explore the “Statistics Behind the Stories and the Stories Behind the Statistics.” In this episode of Practical Significance, hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein sit down with Stats+Stories current co-hosts John Bailer and […]
ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Sought
Students and postdocs interested in journalism and gaining writing experience that advances a statistical perspective can apply for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship and spend 10 weeks with a media outlet next summer.
Practical Significance | Episode 46—Data Is My Superpower: A Conversation with the Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award Recipient
The American Statistical Association’s Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award recognizes media professionals for their presentation of the science of statistics and its role in public life. During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon, this summer, Harry Stevens of The Washington Post was honored with this award for his Climate Lab story series—which covers […]
SDSS 2024: Lightning Talk Submission Open
The 2024 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics will feature plenary speakers from a variety of backgrounds who will offer thought-provoking sessions exploring topics such as data journalism, ethics and fairness, and the evolving AI research landscape.
Practical Significance | Episode 37: Let’s Get Real World with Brian Tarran
Practical Significance co-hosts Donna Lalonde and Ron Wasserstein kick off season four by welcoming the editor of Real World Data Science, Brian Tarran, to the show. A new initiative from the Royal Statistical Society in partnership with the ASA, Real World Data Science features content developed by data scientists. Tarran’s aim is for the site […]
Johns Hopkins Student Awarded ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship
As the ASA’s 2022 AAAS Mass Media and Science and Engineering Fellow, Jayati Sharma will spend the summer sharpening her ability to ask questions as a science journalist with The Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com.
Russell Sage Foundation Offers Fellowships
The Russell Sage Foundation focuses exclusively on supporting social science research. The foundation offers fellowships and research assistance.
ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Open
Fellows will spend 10 weeks next summer working with journalists at a TV, radio, magazine, or newspaper outlet putting their statistics skills to use.
ASA, SciLine Team Up on Media Fact Sheet
The ASA recently teamed up with SciLine to create a fact sheet on polling that would be accessible to a wide audience. They also created an online media briefing on polling, which is archived for general access on SciLine’s website.