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Val Nirala

Valerie ("Val") Nirala, Communications Strategist at the American Statistical Association and guest on the Practical Significance podcast.

Oct 5, 2026

6:27
So tell us a little bit about what changed and what members should know about the new Stat-Track in addition to the Contribute tab.
6:36
Well, the most visible change is the navigation.
6:38
We reorganized Stat-Track so members can quickly find opportunities, career guidance, and stories from other students and early career professionals.
6:47
But the revamp also broadened what Stat-Track offers.
6:50
We introduced Making Sense, an outreach section for anyone trying to navigate a s- a data-centric world.
6:57
It shows how statisticians and data scientists use statistical thinking to inform decisions and drive discovery.
7:04
That umbrella also includes Telling Our Stories and On the Job, which introduce readers to the people behind the profession and the fascinating work they do.
9:39
Tell us about how you would like to incorporate video into how we share our stories, and perhaps if you want to, uh, share a video that you have done or that you imagine doing that would make you say, "Yes, that's exactly what we're looking for."

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