Here are a few pieces of advice we pulled from the STATtr@k archive to share with you. Hopefully, you can borrow these perspectives for inspiration and see that even though each career is different, themes such as the importance of relationships, communication, and persistence repeat. Monica Johnston, … [Read more...] about Advice from the Archive
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ASA Launches Voluntary Data Science Certification Program
The American Statistical Association has introduced a new voluntary data science certification program that includes two credentials: Data Science Professional (DSP) and Advanced Data Science Professional (AdvDSP). These designations allow data scientists to demonstrate their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practice to employers and peers. Developed in … [Read more...] about ASA Launches Voluntary Data Science Certification Program
Cracking the Industry Code: A Letter to Future Biostatisticians Entering the Pharmaceutical Industry
Bill Emker, Lei Wang, Helena Fan, and Dean Grimm, The Lotus Group Dear Future Biostatistician, If you are finishing your PhD and trying to enter pharma or biotech right now, you have felt how difficult this market has become. From 2020 through 2022, biotech grew fast. Capital flowed, companies hired aggressively, and entry-level positions were abundant. Then funding … [Read more...] about Cracking the Industry Code: A Letter to Future Biostatisticians Entering the Pharmaceutical Industry
Breaking Into Peer Review: How a PhD Student Ended Up Reviewing for Top-Tier Journals
By Qishi Zhan The first review invitation I ever received came from one of the most selective journals in my field. I had published three papers at the time and was nowhere near finished with my PhD. My first reaction was not excitement. It was something closer to dread. The journal had an acceptance rate around 18%, and I had no idea whether I was actually qualified to … [Read more...] about Breaking Into Peer Review: How a PhD Student Ended Up Reviewing for Top-Tier Journals
Accreditation Offers Meaningful Way to Stand Out
How do you demonstrate your expertise—and that it matters? ASA accreditation offers statisticians a way to demonstrate their training, experience, and commitment to ethical practice through a recognized professional credential. Based on a combination of education, applied work, and ongoing development, the program provides peer-reviewed validation of your skills and expertise. … [Read more...] about Accreditation Offers Meaningful Way to Stand Out