Practical Significance

The American Statistical Association
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Practical Significance

Practical Significance is a podcast to inspire listeners with compelling stories from statistics and data science and to propel data-driven careers forward with learning opportunities for all.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Practical Significance | Episode 49: The Next Chapter: Stats+Stories Joins the ASA Family

    More than a decade ago, John Bailer and Richard Campbell launched Stats+Stories. Now, after more than 350 episodes, the podcast continues to explore the “Statistics Behind the Stories and the Stories Behind the Statistics.” In this episode of Practical Significance, hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein sit down with Stats+Stories current co-hosts John Bailer and Rosemary Pennington (who joined in 2016) to talk about the next chapter. The conversation reveals how this innovative podcast has bridged the gap between statistical analysis and storytelling, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Beginning ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 49: The Next Chapter: Stats+Stories Joins the ASA Family first appeared on Amstat News.

    26 min

  2. 12/02/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 48: Reflections from Our Outgoing ASA Board Members

    As we conclude our fourth year of Practical Significance, we’re overflowing with gratitude and excitement! Our heartfelt thanks go to our dedicated listeners who’ve been with us throughout this journey. We are grateful for the many members of the ASA community who give their time and talent in support of our mission. Particularly, the members of our extraordinary ASA Board of Directors, whose vision and dedication have made 2024 a year of successes. Listeners know we like tradition, so this episode continues a tradition of welcoming departing ASA Board members to ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 48: Reflections from Our Outgoing ASA Board Members first appeared on Amstat News.

    21 min

  3. 10/31/2024

    Practical Significance: Episode 47 | Inquiring Minds: ASA Questions and Answers from Donna & Ron

    The November episode of Practical Significance features a fun twist as podcast producer Kim Gilliam takes her turn at the mic to interview her colleagues and Practical Significance co-hosts, Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein. Armed with insider knowledge and your burning questions about the ASA, Kim leads a lively conversation that’s equal parts informative and entertaining. Ron sets the stage by unpacking the ASA’s strategic vision built on three key themes: enhancing the diversity and breadth of our association; increasing the visibility of our profession; and ensuring the future of ... The post Practical Significance: Episode 47 | Inquiring Minds: ASA Questions and Answers from Donna & Ron first appeared on Amstat News.

    29 min

  4. 10/01/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 46—Data Is My Superpower: A Conversation with the Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award Recipient

    The American Statistical Association’s Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award recognizes media professionals for their presentation of the science of statistics and its role in public life. During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon, this summer, Harry Stevens of The Washington Post was honored with this award for his Climate Lab story series—which covers environmental change in a clear, personalized, transparent, and reproducible way. Joining Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein, Stevens says he writes about compelling climate trends and their effect on the natural world, presenting the ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 46—Data Is My Superpower: A Conversation with the Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award Recipient first appeared on Amstat News.

    30 min

  5. 09/03/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 45: Statistics in the Community (STATCOM)—Service in Action

    Statistics in the Community, or STATCOM, is a student-run community outreach program launched at Purdue University in 2006. It offers students a unique opportunity to apply their statistical expertise by providing pro bono consulting services to community organizations.   This month, Annie Cohen and Hanna Venera join Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein to discuss their roles as co-presidents of STATCOM at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. They can’t contain their enthusiasm for this special initiative and the intrinsic reward of working within the community, although they acknowledge the ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 45: Statistics in the Community (STATCOM)—Service in Action first appeared on Amstat News.

    21 min

  6. 08/01/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 44: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members

    The American Statistical Association recently joined forces with Instats, an organization dedicated to enhancing global research practices by offering expert-led training to researchers through its online platform. The ASA/Instats partnership will bring members a broad set of learning opportunities. Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein engage with Michael Zyphur, director of Instats, to explore this innovative learning experience—including the unique features that set the Instats platform apart. ASA members will have access to live seminars, on-demand seminars, and structured courses. They can also easily filter these offerings based on their ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 44: Lifelong Learning—New Opportunities for ASA Members first appeared on Amstat News.

    39 min

  7. 07/01/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode: 43 —”Toto, I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”— Anticipating JSM 2024

    For the first time, the Joint Statistical Meetings—taking place August 3–8—will be held in Portland, Oregon. In anticipation, Practical Significance podcast hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome two special guests: JSM Program Chair Debashis Ghosh and Oregon Chapter President Yuan Jiang, who offer tips for making JSM a professional and personal success. Ghosh, chair and professor at the Colorado School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, reflects on his experience as the 2024 JSM program chair. While acknowledging the conference’s daunting size, he emphasizes that JSM is a ... The post Practical Significance | Episode: 43 —”Toto, I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”— Anticipating JSM 2024 first appeared on Amstat News.

    23 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 42: With a Little Help from My Friends … Mentoring and the ASA

    In January 2024, ASA President Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar announced strengthening and expanding mentoring in the ASA community as one of her initiatives and launched a working group with co-chairs Carolyn Rutter and Ruth Etzioni. This month, they join Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein to discuss this endeavor. Bonnie, Carolyn, and Ruth share their stories about the power of mentoring and their passion for bringing new mentoring program models to the ASA community. And, in the spirit of mentoring, they offer advice to their younger selves. In their ‘day jobs,’ the ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 42: With a Little Help from My Friends … Mentoring and the ASA first appeared on Amstat News.

    27 min

  9. 04/30/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 41: ASA Chapters: Turning the ‘Page’ on Opportunities and Initiatives

    The ASA has 70+ regional chapters that organize networking events, provide continuing education, conduct outreach efforts, and promote statistics as a career. They bring local flair to the ASA. By providing support in countless ways, the Council of Chapters Governing Board (COCGB) is the glue that connects chapters with each other and the broader ASA community. This month, Practical Significance co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein bring listeners an audio version of Chapter Chatter, the newsletter for and by chapter members, as they are joined by COCGB chair, Jo Wick, ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 41: ASA Chapters: Turning the ‘Page’ on Opportunities and Initiatives first appeared on Amstat News.

    28 min

  10. 04/01/2024

    Practical Significance | Episode 40: How Can I Help You Today?

    The title for this episode is a question familiar to ChatGPT users and signals the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the world around us. Tian Zheng, Hongtu Zhu, and Mark Glickman join co-hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein to discuss the implications of AI for our profession. Building on a 2023 workshop on statistics and AI in health care, Tian, Hongtu, and colleagues recently hosted an ASA townhall during which they discussed the impact of AI on the statistical community. Mark is chair of the ASA Committee on Data ... The post Practical Significance | Episode 40: How Can I Help You Today? first appeared on Amstat News.

    41 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

Practical Significance is a podcast to inspire listeners with compelling stories from statistics and data science and to propel data-driven careers forward with learning opportunities for all.

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  • Creator
    The American Statistical Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Amstat News
  • Show Website
    Practical Significance

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