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Statistics and Data Science Education Section Invites Mentoring Program Applicants
The ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education is inviting both mentors and mentees to participate in its mentoring program.
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More Than Just Statistics: The Vast Leadership Potential of Statisticians and Data Scientists
Statistical thinking can enhance your job performance and make you an exceptional candidate for leadership roles. Jeanne Li shows you how to transform statistics skills into valuable leadership qualities.
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Effecting Change with Statistics and Data: An Interview with Statistician Talithia Williams
An associate dean for research and experiential learning, Talithia Williams is an associate professor at Harvey Mudd College. Her work doesn’t stop at engaging students with statistics, however. She is the co-host of the new PBS series NOVA Wonders, in which researchers tackle questions about life and the cosmos with science.
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Things I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career in Academia
Experienced statisticians offer advice for advancing your career in academia.
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Inaugural Leadership Challenge Ends With Many Winners
Teams from North Carolina State University, Purdue University, and Vanderbilt took up the challenge to develop and present a business plan outlining strategies for recruitment and retention of students and early-career members of the American Statistical Association.
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Beyond the Technical: Connecting Data Skills to Business Skills
Adam Kovarik shares with you how valuable your expertise is when paired with the needs of your organization.
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ASA Mentoring: An Update
While mentoring frequently happens organically, the American Statistical Association—along with its chapters and sections—offers a wide array of mentorship opportunities for both mentors and mentees and provides members with a way to honor outstanding mentors.
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Spring Science Fairs and Statistical Awareness Month: A Perfect Match
Stephanie Strakbein encourages everyone in the statistical profession to get involved in their local science fair.
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Student Applications Wanted for ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship
ASA and AAAS together offer a mass media fellowship for interested students. Applications for this one-of-a-kind experience are being accepted until January 15.
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ASA/NCHS Fellow Bridges Gap, Reaps Rewards
The ASA offers fellowship opportunities with various federal agencies to help bridge the gap between academic and government research programs. Here, Harrison Quick—an assistant professor of biostatistics at Drexel University—talks about his experience as a fellow at the National Center for Health Statistics.