Director of Science Policy
American Statistical Association, United States
Pierson has been director of science policy with the American Statistical Association since 2008. In this role, he promotes the interests of statisticians and data scientists and advocates to raise their profile in policymaking. Supporting the federal statistical agencies has been a constant and important part of his work. Previously, he was head of government relations for the American Physical Society and associate professor of physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He holds a PhD in physics from the University of Minnesota.
Listening Session: Re-envisioning NCES
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time