PODCAST
Practical Significance | Episode 54: The Power of Saying, “Yes”— Volunteering & Service in the ASA
Practical Significance focuses on the passion and commitment members bring to advancing the ASA’s mission of promoting the practice and profession of statistics. Cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein chat with two guests—Susan Paddock, executive vice president and chief scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago, and Bo Li, professor at Washington University in St. Louis—about the career-changing and life-enhancing impact of their service to the American Statistical Association community.
From their first “yes” to now helping shape the future of our profession, Susan and Bo share personal stories, unexpected revelations, and practical advice on ASA committee work. Discover how their service has broadened their networks, boosted their impact, and enriched their careers.
Bo also provides a sneak peek at ASA Discoveries, the new open-access journal for which she serves as the inaugural editor.
Learn how you can contribute to the community. Whether you’re curious about how the ASA’s appointment process works or how to find a committee that matches your interests, this episode has the answers.
And stick around for Ron’s “Top Ten Dream Getaways for Statisticians and Data Scientists.”
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*Following the podcast, if you’re feeling inspired to get involved, fill out our ASA Committee Interest Survey.
