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Practical Significance
‘Practical Significance,’ Take Two: The Data We Need: The State of Federal Statistics
Two veteran leaders in federal statistics, Nancy Potok and Connie Citro, discuss with the “Practical Significance” hosts the urgent challenges facing US statistical agencies and their work with the ASA on assessing agency health and advancing modernization of the federal statistical system.
‘Practical Significance,’ Take Two: Amplifying Global Impact Through Educational Ambassador Program
Carolina Franco, Andrzej Kosinski, and Paulo Canas Rodrigues discuss the Educational Ambassador Program which empowers statisticians from other countries to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, gain advanced training, and go back to share what they have learned in their home countries.
Practical Significance, Take II: Strategic Alliances for Success: Inside the ASA’s Partner Program
The ASA’s Partner Program—a strategic initiative designed to build year-round, mutually beneficial relationships between the ASA and its corporate and institutional supporters—launched last year, and building partnerships was at the heart of a recent episode of Practical Significance. Cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein talked with American Statistical Association Director of Development Amanda Malloy and Director of Membership Development and […]
‘Practical Significance’—Take Two: Forward Stats—Frontiers of Statistics in Science and Engineering: 2035 and Beyond
A recent “Practical Significance” episode explores a study that highlights how the discipline can drive scientific, technological, and societal progress through 2035 and beyond.
Take Two: The Power of Saying “Yes”— Volunteering & Service in the ASA
Susan Paddock and Bo Li are ASA members who often raise their hands when the call for association volunteers goes out. Read their interview and learn how you, too, can get involved.
Practical Significance Part II—Inquiring Minds: ASA Questions and Answers from Donna and Ron
Practical Significance producer Kim Gilliam recently conducted an interview with Donna LaLonde, ASA associate executive director, and Ron Wasserstein, ASA executive director, turning the tables on her ASA colleagues and podcast cohosts.
‘Practical Significance,’ Part II | Data Is My Superpower: A Conversation with the ASA Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award Recipient
Washington Post Climate Lab columnist Harry Stevens, ASA’s 2024 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award honoree, offers advice for aspiring data journalists and discusses data visualization, AI’s impact, and his approach to climate journalism.
Practical Significance Take Two—Statistics in the Community (STATCOM)—Service in Action
This interview with University of Michigan PhD candidates and STATCOM co-presidents Annie Cohen and Hanna Venera was conducted by Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent episode. STATCOM is a student-run community outreach program that offers students a unique opportunity to apply their statistical expertise by providing pro bono consulting services to community organizations.
Practical Significance Take II: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members
Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein chat with Michael Zyphur, director of Instats, about the ASA’s partnership with the company, which is dedicated to improving research practices by offering expert-led training through its online platform.