Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein have known each other for more than 30 years—since their days at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. In 2015, he invited her to join the American Statistical Association as the director of strategic initiatives and outreach. This month, he turns the tables on her, providing a fantastic […]
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Events, Networking Activities, and Places to Go During JSM
The Joint Statistical Meetings offers more than sessions. To round out your conference experience, there are opportunities to unwind and mingle informally, go sightseeing, network with employers, and advocate for the profession. Check out the list and pick a couple of activities that appeal to you.
JEDI Corner: Promoting Diversity in Data Repository Research
The National Institutes of Health is investing resources in constructing secure data repositories in which researchers and community members are able to use publicly available data. One such program is the NIH’s All of Us Research Program, which has expanded its Researcher Workbench to include data contributed by more than 329,000 participants, about 80 percent of whom are from communities that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research.
Practical Significance | Episode 15: Meet the ASA Meetings Staff – Kathleen, Kristin, Christina, and Naomi!
Are you psyched to attend in-person conferences again? The ASA staff is! The March edition of Practical Significance features members of the ASA Meetings Department—Kathleen Wert, Kristin Mohebbi, Naomi Friedman, and Christina Link. They share with co-hosts Donna and Ron how they design ASA meetings as crucial pathways to engage, educate, and network with fellow […]
Chair Discusses Plans for Student and Young Professionals Committee
This month, The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Corner is spotlighting the incoming cochairs of the Student and Young Professionals Committee—Robert Tumasian III and Lydia Gibson.
Practical Significance | Episode 14: The ASA Committee on Statistics & Disability Working to Improve Accessibility
The ASA Committee on Statistics and Disability (CSD) was recently reactivated, and co-hosts Donna and Ron welcome to the show two committee members: Ryan Machtmes and Erin Chapman. Together, they discuss the committee’s updated charge to serve the disability community within the ASA. Erin and Ryan share their personal stories and the importance of the […]
Practical Significance | Episode 13: Leading the Way—A Look Ahead with 2022 ASA President Kathy Ensor
Practical Significance celebrates the kick-off of its second season, and we thank our listeners for their continued support of this endeavor! In 2021, we featured a diverse and engaging lineup of ASA members who shared their passions, professional initiatives, and aspirations—a deep dive into the work they love and where it’s taken them. And that […]
Statistics and Disability (CSD)
Amstat News is spotlighting ASA committees and their activities. This month, we feature the Committee on Statistics and Disability. Anja Zgodic, committee chair, answers our questions about the committee’s goals and renewed charge.
Practical Significance | Episode 8: The Life of an ASA Conference Program Chair
Serving as the program chair for an ASA meeting can seem like a mammoth undertaking, but Nicole Lazar, chair of the 2021 Joint Statistical Meetings Program Committee, and Claire Bowen, who heads up the organizing team for the 2022 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics, describe the volunteer role as, “exciting, humbling, and a privilege.” […]
Practical Significance Episode 2 | How to Become a JEDI!
Episode 2 How to Become a JEDI! In a mindful and reflective response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the ASA committed to driving cultural change. We formed the ASA Anti-Racism Task Force to better align the association’s leadership, organizational structure, policies, practices, membership, and outreach efforts and to provide guidance on how the responsible use of statistics can advance racial justice by becoming more anti-racist. With an eye to the future, the association also created an outreach group to address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).