In 2022, the editor of Significance magazine, Brian Tarran, is inviting early-career statisticians and data scientists to use data and statistics to tell the stories that matter most to them—whether those stories are about politics, health, crime, education, industry, environment, or entertainment.
Tarran is looking for writers who can explain to readers how statistics and data science help us understand the issues we face, how they shine new light on old problems, and how they help us make better decisions in the face of uncertainty.
If you have such a story to share, submit it to the Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing competition, organized by Significance and the Young Statisticians Section of the Royal Statistical Society. This international award celebrates career-young statisticians, data scientists, and researchers who can demonstrate the skills necessary for effective communication and who recognize the importance of explaining statistics to nonexperts.
Submissions are welcome from the following:
- Students studying for a first degree, master’s, or PhD in statistics, data science, or related subjects
- Graduates whose first degree, master’s or PhD in statistics, data science, or related subjects was not earned more than five years ago
Competition entrants will submit their best statistical writing in the form of a magazine article (1,500 to 2,500 words) on any subject they like. Articles will be reviewed by a judging panel, and the winning entry (and up to two runners-up) will be published by Significance later this year.
The deadline to enter is May 31.
Visit the Significance magazine website for competition details and an entry form.
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