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The Impact for Statistics and Data Science of the 2023 SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action

Abstract Number:

1368 

Submission Type:

Invited Panel Session 

Participants:

Wendy Martinez (1), Arinjita Bhattacharyya (3), Montse Fuentes (4), Mary Gray (5), Brynne Hovde (6), Lisa Lupinacci (3), Eric J. Daza (2)

Institutions:

(1) Bureau of Labor Statistics, N/A, (2) Evidation, N/A, (3) Merck & Co., Inc., N/A, (4) St. Edward's University, N/A, (5) American University, N/A, (6) Nova Collective, N/A

Chair:

Eric J. Daza  
Evidation

Co-Organizer:

Arinjita Bhattacharyya  
Merck & Co., Inc.

Panelist(s):

Montse Fuentes  
St. Edward's University
Mary Gray  
American University
Brynne Hovde  
Nova Collective
Lisa Lupinacci  
Merck & Co., Inc.

Session Organizer:

Wendy Martinez  
Bureau of Labor Statistics

Session Description:

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in promoting diversity in educational institutions and workplaces. This panel aims to consider the multifaceted ramifications of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, exploring its impact on higher education, workforce diversity, and the broader diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility conversation. The panel will explore the impact on enrollment patterns and demographic representation in statistics and biostatistics programs and the ability of institutions to foster inclusive learning environments. The discussion will extend beyond higher education and will consider how the decision impacts diversity initiatives and employment practices. Finally, the panel will consider how viewing these issues through a statistical lens can inform policy and counter misinformation.

NOTE that David Morgenstein has been invited as a panelist, but has not yet accepted. He will be added to the panel, if he accepts the invitation.

Sponsors:

Committee on Law and Justice Statistics 3
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Group 2
Section on Statistics and Data Science Education 1

Theme: Statistics and Data Science: Informing Policy and Countering Misinformation

Yes

Applied

No

Estimated Audience Size

Medium (80-150)

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I understand and have communicated to my proposed speakers that JSM participants must register and pay the appropriate registration fee by June 1, 2024. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

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