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2026 ASA President Mulrow: Communities in Action Advancing SocietyJuly 2025
Jeri Mulrow, MS, Vice President and Sector Lead for Data Solutions at Westat, will serve as the 121st President of the American Statistical Association (ASA),…
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Expert Interview
What Impact Is AI Having in Government Research?July 2025
With the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government research, questions regarding its impact on public policy and its ability to address today’s pressing…
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Expert Interview
Can an Open-Source Platform Transform Public Health Reporting and Modernize Medicine?June 2025
Healthcare providers and facilities in the U.S. are required by law to report many infectious disease cases as they occur for the public’s protection, but…
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Safeguarding Data Privacy: Innovations at Westat
October 14, 2025
Protecting the privacy of people who respond to surveys and censuses is a critical responsibility in federal data collection. During the 2010 Decennial Census, the…
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Novel Strategies Transform Clinical Trials Into Future Opportunities
October 1, 2025
For the rigorous evaluation of novel medicines, clinical trials are essential to ensure safety and efficacy. However, clinical trials are experiencing turbulent times due to…
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Real-World Insights: Nirsevimab’s Protection Against RSV in Infants
September 17, 2025
Each year in the U.S., respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, leads to approximately 58,000 to 80,000 hospitalizations among children under age 5. The…
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Westat @ JSM 2025: Enriching Society with Statistics
July 24, 2025
Westat staff will be participating in the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the largest annual gathering of statisticians and data scientists in North America. Held…
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2026 ASA President Mulrow: Communities in Action Advancing Society
July 15, 2025
Jeri Mulrow, MS, Vice President and Sector Lead for Data Solutions at Westat, will serve as the 121st President of the American Statistical Association (ASA),…
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What Impact Is AI Having in Government Research?
July 9, 2025
With the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government research, questions regarding its impact on public policy and its ability to address today’s pressing…
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Can an Open-Source Platform Transform Public Health Reporting and Modernize Medicine?
June 23, 2025
Healthcare providers and facilities in the U.S. are required by law to report many infectious disease cases as they occur for the public’s protection, but…
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Applying Infectious Disease Research Infrastructure to Chronic Disease Prevention
June 11, 2025
Westat has coordinated a nationwide virtual research network of healthcare systems and research organizations that delivers relevant patient data to support research on respiratory disease…
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Improving Student Success Through Innovation and Research
June 2, 2025
How do you turn innovative ideas into real, measurable improvements for students? One of the major tools available to support these efforts is the Education…
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Westat Experts Present at AAPOR 2025
May 6, 2025
Westat’s public opinion and survey methodology experts are heading to the 80th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Conference, in St. Louis, MO,…
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