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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · 27d

Great to chat with Matthew and David about this important work. The 65th WSC will be in The Hague in early October. I look forward to learning more about current stat capacity building efforts there. @isi-official.bsky.social

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 27d

At the 64th World Statistics Congress in Ottawa, @johnbailer.bsky.social spoke with Matthew Shearing and David Stern about the ISI’s global work to strengthen statistical capacity, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and collaboration. Listen to this August 2023 episode tinyurl.com/48cnzxsc #STATSSKY

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 27d

At the 64th World Statistics Congress in Ottawa, @johnbailer.bsky.social spoke with Matthew Shearing and David Stern about the ISI’s global work to strengthen statistical capacity, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and collaboration. Listen to this August 2023 episode tinyurl.com/48cnzxsc #STATSSKY

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Sep 13

Late summer visitors to pollinator garden 🧪

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Sep 13

Watersnake in #LakeErie with an individual strategy to deal with Gobi invasive species problem #GreatLakes 🧪

Lake Erie water snake swimming with captured Gobi in its mouth

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 28

The comedic twist on science and research and the construction of data art makes for a fun conversation. Thanks Greg Matthews for taking the time to talk about this. #EduSky

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

At Chicago’s Lincoln Lodge, scientists and comedians mix research and humor on stage. In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Greg Matthews—professor, data artist, and comedian—about this unique blend of science and art. tinyurl.com/76cs44k7

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

At Chicago’s Lincoln Lodge, scientists and comedians mix research and humor on stage. In this “Stats + Stories” episode, @johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social talk with Greg Matthews—professor, data artist, and comedian—about this unique blend of science and art. tinyurl.com/76cs44k7

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just in time for the start of a new school year - a podcast discussion of evaluating student success. Also check out other Stats+Stories education-related #podcast episodes #EduSky
statsandstories.net/education

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks Daniel Parris for this fun conversation about addressing questions about popular culture with statistics. #EduSky

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Did “Game of Thrones” really flop at the finish? Which countries create the most feel-good films? And what brings an old song back to life? Daniel Parris joins “Stats and Stories” to dive into how statistics reveal what we love (and hate) in pop culture. statsandstories.net/media1/stat-...

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Did “Game of Thrones” really flop at the finish? Which countries create the most feel-good films? And what brings an old song back to life? Daniel Parris joins “Stats and Stories” to dive into how statistics reveal what we love (and hate) in pop culture. statsandstories.net/media1/stat-...

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jul 31

Fun conversation with @reginanuzzo.bsky.social, an amazing stat and science communicator #Edusky

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ever tried explaining a p-value or interquartile range in sign language? ‪@reginanuzzo.bsky.social‬ has. In this episode of "Stats + Stories," she joins‪ @johnbailer.bsky.social‬ to explore how movement, metaphor, and comics can make stats more accessible and engaging. Tune in: tinyurl.com/yc5nb2c4.

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ever tried explaining a p-value or interquartile range in sign language? ‪@reginanuzzo.bsky.social‬ has. In this episode of "Stats + Stories," she joins‪ @johnbailer.bsky.social‬ to explore how movement, metaphor, and comics can make stats more accessible and engaging. Tune in: tinyurl.com/yc5nb2c4.

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Mar 8

Always fun to meet a virtual Stats+Stories #podcast guest in person. Doug Tallamy presented a talk "Restoring the little things that run the world" at our local public library tonight. If you are interested in what you can do to support pollinators and food webs, check out his 2023 episode

Homegrown National Park - Doug Tallamy — Stats + Stories

As we prepare to mark Earth Day 2023, many of us are also coming to terms with the latest climate report from the IPCC which said the world is on the brink of catastrophic warming. News like that can ...

statsandstories.net

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

On "Stats + Stories," ‪cohosts @johnbailer.bsky.social and ‪@rompenni.bsky.social‬ talk with award-winning journalists Jeff Mervis and andrewvandam.bsky.social‬, recipients of ASA’s 2025 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award. https://statsandstories.net/media1/excellence-in-statistics-reporting

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jul 24

Congrats again to Jeffrey Mervis (@aaas.org) and @andrewvandam.bsky.social (@washingtonpost.com) for being recognized with the @amstatnews.bsky.social Excellence in Stat Reporting Award. Delighted to chat with Jeff (1:09 min) and Andrew (26:50 min) on this special double feature #podcast episode. 🧪

Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

On "Stats + Stories," ‪cohosts @johnbailer.bsky.social and ‪@rompenni.bsky.social‬ talk with award-winning journalists Jeff Mervis and andrewvandam.bsky.social‬, recipients of ASA’s 2025 Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award. https://statsandstories.net/media1/excellence-in-statistics-reporting

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 21

Robin feeding one of her little ones who is about to leave the nest for the first time. #birds #Robins #OhioBirds

Momma Robin with insect food for waiting baby robin

Momma Robin wedding baby bird in nest while other babies look

Young Robin about to leave nest for the first time while momma Robin watches

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 9

Need to run before you can fly? Baby Robin answers 'yes.' #birds #NorthernOhio

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 2

First clutch hatched in the Robin nest on our back porch. Some hungry little #birds. #robins #ohiobirds #usbirds

Two baby robins with mouths open with mom robin looking out.

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John Bailer @johnbailer.bsky.social · Jun 2

May be of interest to #EduSky and people in 🧪. Recent episodes on science communication (#363) (statsandstories.net/methods/expl...) and extreme climate events (#362) also might be of interest. @amstatnews.bsky.social @royalstatsoc.bsky.social