David Corliss introduces Code for America and how they’re helping to change how people see government and how professional service in technology is seen as a force for good in the community.
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Data for Good Has Growing Need for Project Leaders
2018 was a banner year for Data for Good, full of important projects and new opportunities. It also started developing growing pains.
Data for Good: The Year in Review
2018 was a landmark year during which the D4G community both grew and drew closer together, coalescing into a stronger, more vibrant, and more distinct movement. Many more organizations, projects, positions, conferences, and conference sections distinctly labeled as D4G were apparent. With this increased visibility has come more opportunities.
Stats4Good: The (Higher) Power of Data for Good
Many faith-based groups have turned to statistics and data science as critical components of achieving their mission of serving people and the community. Data for Good pairs volunteers with both secular and religious organizations to work on statistics and data science projects that benefit the greater good.
Data for Good Researchers Fight Human Trafficking
Data for Good researchers are tackling problems such as human trafficking, which has attracted considerable interest in recent years.
Data for Good—On the Job!
As Stats4Good explores different opportunities for Data for Good (D4G) projects, it is important to mention one avenue becoming more widespread today: statistical volunteering through work. This month, columnist David Corliss outlines ways statisticians can get involved.
Statistics without Borders Responds to Crises Around the World
In this new column, David Corliss explores the world of Data for Good, where statistical analysis is dedicated to good causes that benefit our lives, our communities, and our world.