Breaking Into Peer Review: How a PhD Student Ended Up Reviewing for Top-Tier Journals
Qishi Zhan recounts how she felt dread the first time she received an invitation to review a paper but said yes anyway. She is glad she did.
Accreditation Offers Meaningful Way to Stand Out
ASA accreditation offers statisticians a way to demonstrate their training, experience, and commitment to ethical practice through a recognized professional credential.
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Career Connect Designed to Move You Forward
ASA Career Connect is a dedicated job and career platform on which statisticians and data scientists explore opportunities, connect with employers, and advance their professional journeys.
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High-Performance Statistical Computing: Why the Future of Statistics Is Parallel
As data complexity outpaces traditional computing, statisticians who master high-performance parallel computing will drive the next era of scalable, rigorous statistical analysis, says Valerie Nirala.
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Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips
How do you land your first professional job? The internet is full of advice, but we wanted to hear directly from our members about what it’s like in the statistics and data science field, so we asked them to share how they landed their first job, what they learned, and what advice they’d give to others starting out.
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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.
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.
How a Statistician Can Get a Job at a Tech Company
As companies adopt AI and automation, the need for professionals who can do statistics, engineering, and AI are in demand. Mariana Borges from BIX Tech offers a road map for building a career as a statistician in the tech sector.
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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.
Leading Through Sections: How ASA Members Grow, Connect, and Contribute
American Statistical Association sections offer opportunities to take on leadership roles, facilitate connections with industry professionals, and explore career paths. We invited section chairs to share their experiences—why they joined an ASA section, what they’ve gained, and what they think others can take away from getting involved. Read on for their insights.
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Lessen Imposter Syndrome with JSM Improv Course
Learn how applied improvisation can help statisticians and data scientists overcome imposter syndrome and build workplace confidence in a hands-on JSM 2025 short course—limited to 20 participants.
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Position Yourself for Success to Grab That New Job
Learn how statisticians and data scientists—whether just starting out or mid-career—can position themselves for success through smart networking, practical experience, and strategic interview prep.
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DATAtab Innovates to Keep Pace with AI
DATAtab, an online statistical calculator, adapts to the evolving landscape of data analysis by incorporating AI-driven features like simplified design, automated interpretations, and real-time support, making statistical tools more accessible and user-friendly for both students and professionals.
Mastering LinkedIn: A Statistician’s Guide to Building a Standout Profile
Eric Cai offers tips for creating an effective LinkedIn profile while focusing on a professional photo, a compelling headline, and the use of recommendations and images to showcase accomplishments.
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Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
Nick Beyler explores the challenges and opportunities facing statisticians today, offering advice on thriving in a data scientist’s world.
Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
With the popularity of video skyrocketing, there will probably come a time in your career when you are asked to tell a story visually. Video has several benefits, but the most important is its ability to combine visuals, sound, and movement to capture your viewer’s attention more effectively and give them a richer experience. If creating a video seems daunting, it doesn’t have to be. Read on for a few tips.
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2025 Internships
These companies are looking for interns in 2025. If you are interested in gaining new experiences, working in a collaborative environment, or improving your programming skills, apply for one of these opportunities.
Former ASA Section Chair Shares Career, Leadership Journey
Bruce Binkowitz, vice president of biometrics at Arcutis Biotherapeutics and former ASA Biopharmaceutical Section chair, shares stories and advice from his career and leadership journey.
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Do Student Paper Competitions Really Matter?
Do student paper competitions matter? Erik Bloomquist says yes, but often not for the reasons we expect.
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The Scoop on Data Journalism
Writer and journalist Naila Moreira and data scientist Ben Baumer discuss their hands-on data journalism course at Smith College that focuses on journalistic practices, using data as a source, and interpreting results in context.
Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
Are you considering a PhD, studying for a PhD after considerable work experience, or transitioning to a position after a PhD? Take a look at these thoughts from people who have been there.
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On-Ramps for Data Science Experiences
Mark Ward shares ways faculty and industry mentors support statistics students and what students can do to encourage the support.
How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician
Three members of the Committee on Career Development offer insight into how to engage in self-care as you grow as a statistician.
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Strategies for Advancing Your Career: An Interview with Yingwen Dong
In a recent statistical leadership forum at Sanofi, Jun Xing, biostatistics team leader of global medical affairs and diabetes/cardiovascular development at Sanofi, had the opportunity to interview Yingwen Dong, the global head of biostatistics in rare disease and rare blood disorders at Sanofi. Here, Dong shares the challenges she has faced and offers advice about identifying opportunities to advance your career.
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Statistical Thinking and Leadership Potential
Statisticians and data scientists are in demand more than ever to transform ever-increasing data into insight so leaders can make informed business decisions. However, data scientists’ value does not stop there.
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Guiding Internal Collaborators Through Statistical Training
Statistical consulting is a major path of employment for ASA members, so encouraging collaborators to developing their statistical knowledge should be an ongoing process.
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Statistical Analysis Solves Crimes
Using statistical analysis, Julia Mortera secured an acquittal for an Italian nurse accused of murdering her patients. We wanted to know more about what it takes to get started in a career as a forensic statistician, so we interviewed Mortera. Read on to find out what she had to say.
Building a Portfolio Increases Your Job Prospects
The ASA Committee on Career Development has created The Portfolio Project to teach scholars, researchers, and practitioners ways to cultivate a strong online presence.
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Pursuing Your PhD? There’s a Website for That
Interested in pursuing a PhD in statistics but not sure where to start? StatsPhD.com is a resource dedicated to making graduate study in statistics more broadly accessible by providing panel discussions that help viewers learn about the process of earning a PhD.
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The Collaborating Statistician: Publishing in a Peer-Reviewed Journal
Research professor Alexandra Hanlon provides a flexible, step-by-step guide for statisticians who are collaborating in crafting a manuscript for a peer-reviewed clinical journal.
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Some Advice for Beginning Graduate Students in Statistics
Attending graduate school in statistics can be intimidating and is challenging, even exhausting. Here two previous statistics majors offer advice and hope to alleviate some of the pressure and anxiety graduate school can cause.
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The Completely Sufficient Statistician
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Today’s ideal statistical scientist develops and maintains a broad range of
technical skills and personal qualities in four domains: (1) numeracy (2) articulacy and people skills(3) literacy and (4) graphicacy. Yet, many of these components are given short shrift in university statistics programs. Can even the best statistician today really be “completely sufficient?”
Never Say ‘No’
Here are two personal accounts written by recent statistics graduates. First, Andrew Cron, a second-year PhD student in statistical science discovers how taking risks can lead to success. Then, Gabrielle Rossetti, talks candidly about her internship experience at the Energy Information Administration.