At #JSM2026? Join the panel I'm moderating on the HHS Open Data Plan and the future of federal health data. We'll discuss FAIR data, privacy, governance, and responsible stewardship. 📅 Aug. 5 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 CC-238B #OpenData #DataGovernance #HealthData

How can zoning reforms boost local housing supply? New Urban research examines NYC (Gowanus) & Philly (Fishtown)—two areas where upzoning drove major growth—highlighting lessons for tackling affordability. #Housing #Zoning #Affordability

When we started working on Positron, we began by asking "what did we always want to do in RStudio, but couldn't"? Years of community upvotes on RStudio's issue tracker helped us form that wishlist. Here's how some big ideas made their way to Positron: opensource.posit.co/blog/2026-06...

Cool, so NSF is now going to be used to essentially launder money to tech bros because universities are just too cumbersome and disciplinary oversight and regulations and accountability are all just too stifling for innovation. $1.5B for “X-Labs.”

ICYMI, the recording is now live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngi-...

📢 New blog from the @apduorg.bsky.social! Leadership is key to turning state administrative data into better policy and stronger public services. Aaron R. Williams and I make the case. 🔗 apdu.org/2026/02/maxi... #PublicData #DataGovernance

Dr. Ginexi's latest blog states, "Constraint is not the same as consent." My colleagues and I move things. Maybe we move differently from before. Maybe we communicate differently. Please consider our safety. Keep talking with us. #NIHStrong #FEDstrong

Two great days in Phoenix for #AAASmtg 🌵 Loved reconnecting with colleagues, exploring the expo, and officially joining AAAS. Our panel on data governance & privacy sparked thoughtful, nuanced questions — exactly the kind of conversation we need right now. #DataGovernance #DataPrivacy #WomenInSTEM

Sign the letter to protect #OPRE at #ACF. Thanks, @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and @csmarcum.bsky.social . #defendresearch #defenddata #BethesdaDeclaration #HHSstrong

New guest post from @clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron R. Williams. Always the best analogies! www.datarescueproject.org/driving-whil...

@bradytwest.bsky.social @drjasonbrinkley.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @aapor.bsky.social @clairemkbowen.bsky.social @csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated. #statssky #CDC #defenddata

🥚 Federal data is the forgotten egg in the cake we all rely on. It shapes so much of our everyday life—yet most people don’t realize it. We dig into why this invisible infrastructure matters—and what happens if we lose it. Because without the eggs, there’s no cake. 🎂 #FederalData #PublicGood

🚨 Federal data pullbacks are reshaping policymaking. As public datasets vanish or change, blending public + private data is key—but it raises privacy risks. New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social blog shares a 6-step framework for responsible blending. www.urban.org/urban-wire/u...

I am attending @asa-scipol.bsky.social's panel on #federaldata at #JSM2025. You should, too. 👏Steve and @clairemkbowen.bsky.social. Assessing the Health of the Federal Statistical Agencies, Sunday August 3, 4 PM CT, CC-104C. #statssky #defenddata #defendresearch

Hey, @sherrirose.bsky.social , we're getting to #JSM2025. Will you re-share the #hpss Starter Pack? Tag us, follow us, and come to our panels. I hope to see some of you in-person. We know these are rough times to travel for science. #defendresearch #defenddata #statssky #AIsky #MLsky

Join the effort to rescue #USAID data! #RDAP, @icpsr.bsky.social, and @datafirst.bsky.social are hosting a hackathon next week. Register at

A rough but necessary read. Thank you, Peggy, for all you've done. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Loved being at the 2025 ICPSR Biennial Meeting as a council member. Great convos, thoughtful sessions, and a quick break for local ice cream. Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead. #ICPSR #DataForGood

I'm once again getting lots of questions about whether we should trust the economic data coming out of this administration. My answer remains the same: Yes, but budget cuts (and other factors) are threatening to erode reliability over the longer term. #NumbersDay www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/b...

We are also super cool...I know...I might be using the word wrong, but you really should check us out and join!

We provide a voice for Public Data! It's a great cause to support!

📣 Early bird pricing for posit::conf(2025) ends TODAY! Save $150 on your registration before prices increase. 📅 September 16-18 | Atlanta Register now ➡ posit.co/conference/ #positconf2025 #DataScience #Conference #RStats #Python

🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands. Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵

Don't miss the 2025 ASA Biopharm Workshop Sept 24–26 in Rockville, MD—connect with 1,000+ stats pros from FDA, industry, & academia. Dive into cutting-edge sessions, short courses, & networking. Registration open!

The board of the Fulbright program appears to have entirely resigned, accusing the State Department of illegally canceling scholarships "based mainly on research topics": www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...

We just added a new library guide to our resources page! This one from @unclibrary.bsky.social ! guides.lib.unc.edu/federal-info... Do you have a library guide? Let us know if so! www.datarescueproject.org/resources/#l...

A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

Do you care about public data? Join us on July 22 to connect with colleagues, learn the latest, and strategize for the future. (Link to more details and registration in comments.) #data #datascience #statistics #econsky #demography #socialscience

JOIN US! We have cookies*! *Ok, if you are near me in NM, I promise to give you cookies. :D

I haven’t shared many recent knits—I've been on a quick-project streak lately! Here’s a sweet little squash hat and matching mittens I made for a colleague who just welcomed his first child 🧶🧡 Pattern: Berry Baby Hat by Michele Savvier & Baby Mitts by Spud & Chloe Yarn: Verano by Malabrigo

Extended engagement processes & balkanized decisionmaking have led to the US suffering from declining infrastructure investment. In new work at @urbaninstitute.bsky.social, I argue that we also need to consider a 3rd issue: The informal role of local elected officials in influencing outcomes.

Proud of my colleagues for speaking up on the impacts of federal grants and contracts being terminated. I had one terminated as well with no explanation. It was to help researchers, state analysts, and policymakers access labor data more easily.

@bradytwest.bsky.social does a great job explaining in an accessible way what's happening to our PIs.

Claire Bowen, who will deliver the first Dionne Price Public Lecture, kicks off Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month with “Practical Significance” hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein. Listen as they dive into the meaning of "statistics awareness" and more! magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/

R.I.P. #DUAC & #BLSTAC. The Labor Sec. just terminated BLS’s 2 remaining advisory committees. Members got notice today (3/19/25). See attached text. #FESAC, which served #BLS, BEA & Census jointly, was axed on 3/4/25. @stevepierson123.bsky.social @aaronsojourner.org

Read our full statement on education research and data here: apdu.org?p=5812775

***APDU Statement on Education Research and Data*** "Running the nation’s education system without IES will be like flying without air traffic control." Read our full statement at the link 🔗 in 🧵

Posting a day late... #HappyInternationalWomensDay! Grateful for the incredible family, friends, and colleagues who inspire, support, and empower me every day. Here’s to strong women—kicking ass, taking names, and making history! 💪✨ #IWD

"Representatives of the U.S. DOGE Service have sought access to a powerful database of nearly all U.S. workers’ earnings kept by the health department’s child support office, setting off another disagreement with career staff over demands for legally protected records"

Ron Wasserstein, the ASA’s executive director, offers another installment of “Statistical Moments” and extends a heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of members who annually support the ASA mission with generous financial contributions. youtube.com/shorts/qL9wb...

Nice to see fortified roof programs getting some mainstream attention: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

For John Bailer, the ASA has been more than just a professional organization—it’s been a constant companion throughout his career. buff.ly/gNJCWse

I'm thrilled to be speaking at #ShinyConf! I've been noodling on this idea for a while: "Choosing the right tool for interactive dashboards." #RStats and #Python folks have so many options! Hopefully, it will be useful to you! 💙 Register for ShinyConf here: events.ringcentral.com/events/shiny...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday reined in some of the Trump administration's sweeping effort to eliminate foreign aid that has been authorized by Congress.

Fascinating new article that shows that "urban highways are associated with decreased social connectivity," especially over short distances. Gives strong evidence for the importance of the Reconnecting Communities program, designed to connect neighborhoods divided by highways.

The ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education is hosting a free webinar, “Corequisite Support for Introductory Statistics: A Panel Discussion,” slated for March 13 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The upcoming meetings for both the Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee and the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee are cancelled. See these updates and others at the following webpage, and please send us other updates on federal statistics: www.amstat.org/the-nations-....

Breaking news! The 2025 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12–14, drawing hundreds of attendees to celebrate the achievements and career interests of women in these fields. ww2.amstat.org/meetings/wsd...

JUST IN: The Census Bureau has canceled two upcoming meetings of the #2030Census Advisory Committee, including a meeting of its working group focused on the undercount of young children, Arturo Vargas, the committee's chair, confirms. I've reached out to the bureau's public info office for comment