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The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers

Learn what sets top biostatistics candidates apart—from using technology to preparing to interviewing. Also, learn what not to do.

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Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award

The award celebrates breakthroughs in public opinion and survey research—from innovative theories and bold new ideas to cutting-edge methods and technologies that push the field forward.

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ASQ Statistics Division Ellis R. Ott Scholarships For applied statistics and quality management

Ott Scholarship Applications Accepted Until June 15

Applications for the $7,500 Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for graduate students in applied statistics, quality management, and related fields are due June 15.

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Registration Open for Mathematical Modeling Contest

Student teams apply math to real-world challenges and build valuable skills. Top teams earn the ICMIA Scholarship Award, including a $9,000 prize. Register by February 2.

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Papers Being Accepted for SIAM Student Paper Prize

The annual prize honors the most outstanding papers accepted by SIAM journals in recent years. Submit by February 15.

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Application Open for Stanford CARE Scholars Program

The yearlong virtual program offers training in data science and population health, pairing students with Stanford faculty. Application submission closes January 11.

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Statistics in Marketing Section Announces Dissertation Award

Submissions are being accepted for the 2026 Doctoral Dissertation Research Award, which recognizes outstanding dissertation research at the intersection of marketing and statistical methods.

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2026 Internships

The following companies are looking for interns in 2026. If you are interested in having new experiences, improving your programming skills, or learning from senior-level statisticians, apply for one of these opportunities.

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Why and How You Should Share Knowledge on LinkedIn

Eric Cai offers ways to boost your career on LinkedIn by consistently sharing professional insights, accurate content, and engaging posts that highlight your expertise while growing your network.

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Career Advice from Those Who’ve Been There

Looking for a career change? To mark the launch of the ASA’s Career Connect website, the “Practical Significance” podcast team interviewed Sastry Pantula, Wendy Martinez, and Satrajit Roychoudhury and asked them to share the advice they wish they’d had early in their careers.

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One on One with Sastry Pantula: Moving from Academia to Industry and Funding

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  • 2026 Biostatistics Symposium of Southern California
  • Webinar: The Role of Bayesian Statistics in an Age of AI
  • Webinar: The AI Train Has Not Left the Station. But You Do Need to Step on Board.
  • Seminar: AI Tools for Researchers 2.0
  • Seminar: Online Stochastic Generators Using Slepian Bases for Regional Bivariate Wind Speed Ensembles from ERA5
  • Mock Panel and Career Tips
  • Summer Institute on Reproducible Research in Brain Imaging Genetics
  • Love Data Week
  • Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Haiku Contest
  • Social Science Advocacy Day

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  • Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
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