The International Biometrics Society Western North American Region meeting recently featured an invited session, titled “Considerations and Best Practices for Using Race, Ethnicity, Ancestry in Different Areas of Statistics and Data Science Research,” organized and chaired by Maricela Cruz and Audrey Hendricks.
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A Stormy Spring Sprouts Blossoms of Optimism
Rob Santos hopes we see a spring season that blossoms with health, tolerance, and friendship.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In her column this month, Wendy Martinez announces the formation of the ASA’s Anti-Racism Task Force and talks to the co-chairs, Adrian Coles and David Marker, about their important work and how others can contribute.
Frederick L. Hoffman
The seventh president of the ASA, Frederick Ludwig Hoffman investigated, studied, and recorded details about subjects such as safety and health conditions of industry workers, especially that of miners.