March 14 is Pi Day and the International Day of Mathematics (and Statistics), which has the theme “Play with Math” this year. Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein knew there was no better way to play with math and statistics than to talk with members of the ASA Statistics in Sports Section—chair Guanyu […]
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Practical Significance Take Two—Talking Shop: Introducing the ASA Caucus of Industry Representatives
This interview with Ginger Holt, senior staff data scientist at DataBricks, and Amarjot Kaur, executive director at Merck, was conducted by Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent podcast. If you missed the show, this is your opportunity to learn about the recently formed ASA Caucus of Industry Representatives, which will help promote statistics and data science in the private and public sectors and provide resources to successfully advocate for the discipline.
SDSS2023: Diverse Panels, Engaging Discussions, Memorable Experiences
The St. Louis Union Station Hotel served as the backdrop for the 2023 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics, which welcomed attendees from across academia, industry, and government.
Practical Significance: Take Two | A 360° View of ASA Journals and Publications with Eric Sampson
This interview with Eric Sampson, the ASA journals manager, was conducted by Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein during a recent podcast. If you missed the show, this is your opportunity to read his perspective on the future of publishing. He also offers tips for submitting to an ASA peer-reviewed journal, getting through the review process, and becoming a reviewer or associate editor.
My ASA Story: Ron Wasserstein, ASA Executive Director
Ron Wasserstein says his ASA story started—and continues—with people, from early mentors to current colleagues at the ASA and elsewhere.
Practical Significance | Episode 23: Get to Know COSSA!
Did you know the ASA is a member of the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), a nonprofit advocacy organization working to promote and advance the social and behavioral sciences in federal policymaking? COSSA member benefits are available to all ASA members. COSSA Executive Director Wendy Naus joins co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein for […]
ASA Applauds DHS Designation of Data Science as STEM Field
ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein says, “We applaud the decision by the DHS to include data science in its program degree list for STEM fields. With its foundational components of statistics, computing, database management, and math, data science rightfully belongs on this list. We thank members of the academic and data science communities who also urged its inclusion.”
Statistics Workshops for Math and Science Teachers Held in Denver
This year, there were 28 participants, including middle- and high-school teachers, teacher educators, students, and statisticians interested in professional development and teaching statistics at the middle- and high-school levels. Workshop participants came from nine states and the District of Columbia.
ASA Launches Redesigned Website
The aim of the ASA’s newly redesigned website is to highlight the contributions made by members and encourage the public to learn more about our growing and dynamic discipline.
ASA Leaders Reminisce: Ronald L. Wasserstein
In the 20th installment of the Amstat News series of interviews with ASA presidents and executive directors, we feature a discussion with current ASA Executive Director Ronald L. Wasserstein.