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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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What does it take to prepare statisticians for the realities of modern clinical trials? This month, “Practical Significance” cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein are joined by Ji-Hyun Lee (University of Florida) and Nolan Wages (Virginia Commonw... more

In this episode of Practical Significance, hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein are joined by longtime JSM docents Jessica Kohlschmidt (The Ohio State University) and Justin Jacobs (Oak Ridge National Laboratory). If you’ve ever walked into JSM an... more

It’s Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, and Practical Significance is celebrating with a special guest—Francesca de Rosa, founder of FDR Strategies, to explore the growing field of serious gaming, where statistics, probability, modeling, and... more

In this episode of Practical Significance, cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome Real World Data Science managing editor, Annie Flynn (Royal Statistical Society), and editorial board members Monnie McGee (Southern Methodist University) an... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Kohlschmidt
Docent on the JSM program and a lecturer at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: Practical Significance | Episode 65: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Justin Jacobs
Docent on the JSM program; group leader for Spatial Statistics Group
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Episode: Practical Significance | Episode 65: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Francesca de Rosa
Founder of FDR Strategy; researcher in game science; cognitive engineer with PhD in AI
FDR Strategy; NATO Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation (historical association during career)
Episode: ‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 64: Playing for Real: Serious Gaming for Preparedness and Decision-Making
Monnie McGee
Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science
Southern Methodist University
Episode: ‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 63: Real World Data Science: Who’s Writing the Story
Jeri Mulrow
2026 ASA President and Vice President at Westat
Westat
Episode: ‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 61: Communities in Action—A Conversation with 2026 ASA President Jeri Mulrow
Jenny Thompson
Former Lead Mathematical Statistician at the Census Bureau and Outgoing Senior Vice President of ASA.
Census Bureau
Episode: ‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 60: The Hand-Off: Wisdom, Memories, and Hope for What’s Coming
Melinda Holt
Dean for the College of Science and Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University, Outgoing Council of Chapters Representative.
Sam Houston State University
Episode: ‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 60: The Hand-Off: Wisdom, Memories, and Hope for What’s Coming
Ming Yuan
Professor of Statistics at Columbia University, former student and colleague of Grace Wahba
Columbia University
Episode: Practical Significance | Episode 58: Celebrating Grace Wahba—Scholar, Mentor, Pioneer—with Ming Yuan and Yoonkyung Lee
Yoonkyung Lee
Professor of Statistics at The Ohio State University, focuses on statistical learning
The Ohio State University
Episode: Practical Significance | Episode 58: Celebrating Grace Wahba—Scholar, Mentor, Pioneer—with Ming Yuan and Yoonkyung Lee

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Donna LaLonde
Host of Practical Significance; Associate Executive Director (ASA) with extensive ASA leadership roles
Ron Wasserstein
Host of Practical Significance; Executive Director (ASA) and prominent ASA leader

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Practical Significance | Episode 65: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Q: What would you tell someone on the fence about becoming a docent?
They emphasize networking benefits, small group collaboration, and the reward of helping first-time attendees while expanding their own ASA network.
Practical Significance | Episode 65: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Q: What moment from your past JSM inspired you to become a docent, and what keeps you returning?
Both guests share early experiences at JSM, the value of meeting people, and the satisfaction of guiding attendees, with Justin emphasizing how the docent role helps people find career paths and build networks.
Practical Significance | Episode 65: Behind the Button—Why JSM Docents Make the Difference
Q: Jessica, tell us a little about your day job and how it ties to your docent work.
Jessica describes her role at The Ohio State University, her volunteer work with the Caucus for Women in Statistics and ASA, and how teaching and leadership feed into her passion for helping others navigate JSM.
‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 64: Playing for Real: Serious Gaming for Preparedness and Decision-Making
Q: What advice would you give students about developing interdisciplinary skills for this field?
Be open-minded, do your homework, engage with owners of the problem, and learn to communicate across domains; cultivate the ability to extract value from data and connect it to theories of decision making beyond just performing analyses.
‘Practical Significance’ | Episode 64: Playing for Real: Serious Gaming for Preparedness and Decision-Making
Q: What drew you to the field of game science and preparedness, given your engineering background?
I started with a skeptical view but gradually saw the power of games in collecting data on decision making, which led me to pursue a research path that combines engineering, data analysis, and human factors to improve real-world outcomes.

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This show centers on statistics, data science, and their practical impact, often featuring practitioners, educators, and policymakers who discuss real-world challenges, stewardship of data, and career development in the field. Episodes frequently explore topics like data quality, ethics, editorial processes, and the application of statistics to public policy, healthcare, and national statistics offices. A recurring thread is making complex statistical ideas accessible and actionable, whether through storytelling, case studies, or hands-on guidance for professionals and students alike. Notable episodes spotlight community building within the statistics world, the intersection of AI and data science, and initiatives that expand education and ... more

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