Episode 70: Getting the Word Out (and Getting You In)
ASA communications are about people. They spotlight our stories, connect our community, and make the profession accessible to a broad audience.
In this episode of Practical Significance, co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome ASA Communications Manager Megan Murphy and Communications Strategist Val Nirala for a behind-the-scenes look at how the ASA communications team brings those stories to life. Megan and Val talk about all the ways ASA communications work, including Amstat News, social media, meeting promotions, and member profiles. And they make the case for why your voice belongs in all of it.
The conversation also explores the newly revamped STATtr@k, which has expanded beyond its traditional focus on students and early-career professionals to include members sharing how their jobs affect the world around us, deep dives into issues shaping the profession, and the new “Making Sense” section designed to help readers navigate an increasingly data-centric world.
From fresh ways to tell member stories to what’s next for STATtr@k, tune in to hear how the ASA is rethinking how it informs, engages, and connects its community. And you won’t want to miss Ron’s latest Top 10, “The Top Ten Names for Your Statistics Department Volleyball Team.”
If you’d like to contribute your writing to ASA publications, reach out to Megan at megan@amstat.org and Val at val@amstat.org.
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