Megan Glenn provides operations and media support for multiple National Institute of Statistical Sciences activities, particularly the Affiliates Committee and subcommittees, Ingram Olkin forums, Graduate Student Network, events management, databases, social media presence, advertising research workshops, and conferences through social media platforms.
Randy Freret has worked in cities nationwide, from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta to Richmond and Washington, DC, where he currently resides. He brings more than 25 years of administrative experience in law firm marketing, advertising and public relations firms, universities, and hospital administration.
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences has created a transformative experience for graduate students in statistical, biostatistical, and data sciences through its Graduate Student Network, referred to as GSN. The GSN, an integral part of the NISS Affiliates Program, is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring statisticians across various institutions, creating a dynamic community to continually address challenges and explore career opportunities.
At the heart of GSN is a commitment to building a supportive community in which graduate students can share experiences, network, discuss internships, and gain insights into their academic and professional journeys. The network offers a range of avenues for active engagement, including social events, discussion boards, alumni meetings, workshops, tutorials, and webinars. GSN also hosts virtual meetups once a year and sends out emails to GSN members with news about upcoming events.
GSN is mentored by a steering committee consisting of faculty members and professional researchers from NISS affiliate institutions. The executive committee is comprised of current GSN members from NISS affiliate institutions and plays a crucial role in creating and shaping the network’s activities and ensuring it remains relevant and beneficial to its members.
The network is an investment in the collective future of graduate students in statistical sciences nationwide. To join, you do not need to be a NISS affiliate, but you must be a member of a NISS affiliate institution to get the most benefit and participate in an active role. Questions can be emailed to gsn@niss.org.
4th Annual GSN Research Conference
The 4th Annual Graduate Student Network Research Conference will take place May 18–19 and showcase graduate student presentations and feature a keynote speaker. The conference aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and recognition of outstanding contributions to statistics and biostatistics.
Graduate Student Network members meet face-to-face in Washington, DC, during the Joint Statistical Meetings in August 2022.
Want to learn more? Read about postdoc experiences at a past NISS event.
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