The American Statistical Association has a new interest group called Stats Up AI. It is a community focused on the intersection of statistics and artificial intelligence. Its mission is to bring together statisticians, data scientists, and AI researchers to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and advance the field through interdisciplinary innovation. Researchers, … [Read more...] about Join the New Stats Up AI Interest Group
USPROC Announces Fall 2024 Competition Winners
Winners for the Undergraduate Statistics Class Project and Undergraduate Statistics Research Project competitions were recently named and include the following: Undergraduate Statistics Class Project – Introductory Statistics Undergraduate Statistics Class Project – Intermediate Statistics Undergraduate Statistics Research Project USPROC features two main … [Read more...] about USPROC Announces Fall 2024 Competition Winners
Statistics Without Borders Empowers Communities with Data
Statistics Without Borders and UNILAG Data Science Bootcamp By Betty Su Many organizations exist to make the world a better place, but not all have access to statistical or related technical expertise. At Statistics Without Borders, the volunteers are working to change that. Statistics Without Borders is an all-volunteer organization guided by a commitment to equity, … [Read more...] about Statistics Without Borders Empowers Communities with Data
Q&A with Charmaine Dean
In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Charmaine Dean, a woman who has made significant strides in the world of data science. Here, she shares advice for the next generation of aspiring data scientists. Charmaine Dean is vice president, research and international, and professor in the department of statistics and actuarial science at the University of Waterloo. … [Read more...] about Q&A with Charmaine Dean
Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
I love being a statistician. I’m proud to have a career in such an important and highly regarded profession. When I first entered the job market, I was excited to take on one of the hottest jobs out there, according to JobsRated.com. I was constantly saying to friends and family, “That’s what I do! Aren’t you impressed?” Then about 10–12 years ago, I blinked and data … [Read more...] about Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician