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Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center - Population and Family Health Job Description The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health (HDPFH) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is a vibrant and interdisciplinary department comprising of...
New NIH policies offer flexibilities for early-career researchers
by Laura Major, Training Officer, Office of Strategic Extramural Programs (OSEP). NIH recognizes the importance of supporting the next generation of biomedical and behavioral scientists. To that end, NIH recently published three new policy notices that provide...
Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: Team Science Report Launches
A new report from the National Academies, The Science and Practice of Team Science, explores the dynamic of science teams, offering a roadmap for more effective and impactful scientific collaboration. At the June 30th public webinar, committee co-chair Diana Burley...
June 2025 Census Project Update
Appropriations Update On June 25, the Department of Commerce released the long-awaited details of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The details, known as the Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ), outlines the Administration’s priorities for...
New Committee Appointment: Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate
We are pleased to announce the membership slate of the Committee on Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate. This new study will examine the evidence related to how education can play a role in helping individuals and communities understand and respond to the...
New Interactive Resource for Principles and Practices
Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency Government statistics are essential for informed decision-making at all levels—from policymakers shaping national programs to businesses and individuals navigating economic trends. In an era where data...
NIH Public Access Policy Mandating Zero Embargo Now in Effect
Effective July 1, the NIH Public Access Policy is in effect and manuscripts accepted for publication in a journal on or after July 1, 2025, must be submitted to PubMed Central for public availability without embargo upon the official date of publication. To assist...
Call for Nominations – 2026 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize
Research and evidence about society and the effectiveness of public policy make our nation stronger. The Moynihan Prize honors social scientists, public officials, and civic leaders who advance the public good through informed judgment and the application of social...
Statistics Without Borders
GPAC received information about an organization called Statistics Without Borders, which has an arrangement with the American Statistical Association to provide pro bono assistance to non-profit organizations and NGOs. Please see the letter received, below, for more...
News from CNSTAT: June 2025
CNSTAT has been committed to nonpartisan, evidence-based approaches to providing advice to the statistical community, the federal government, and the nation since our inception in 1972. As always, our publications and other resources are available to all for free on...