It’s a great time to be working as biostatisticians and data scientists in the biopharmaceutical field. In the last 10 years, breakthroughs in oncology drug development have led to unprecedented improvements in survival for cancer patients. Gene therapies based on DNA-editing technologies have achieved cures for diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Additionally, treatments … [Read more...] about Do Student Paper Competitions Really Matter?
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The Scoop on Data Journalism
Naila, what or who inspired you to be a journalist/writer? I got started in journalism while working toward my PhD in geoscience at the University of Michigan. I became intrigued by science and the public interest right about the same time I felt a hankering to return to my longtime love of writing. I pursued a summer science policy fellowship at the National Academy of … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Data Journalism
Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
By Linda J. Harrison and Dustin J. Rabideau Being a biostatistician is a rewarding experience. Working at the intersection of math, biology, health care, and data science, a biostatistician applies rigorous mathematical and scientific thinking to solve real-world problems in medicine and public health. Biostatisticians have diverse careers collaborating with scientists … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
On-Ramps for Data Science Experiences
As the 2023–2024 academic year starts at colleges and universities all over the country, I reflect on ways mentors can create innovative, meaningful experiences for students. Such experiences not only include research guided by a faculty member but also research experiences in which students are working directly—across disciplinary boundaries—with mentors from industry. In … [Read more...] about On-Ramps for Data Science Experiences
How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician
The Committee on Career Development provides support and information about career decisions to statisticians, from technical skills to networking, communication, and developing an online presence. Here, three members of the committee—Daniel Elchert, Erin Twomey-Wilson, and Esther Pearson—offer insight into another critical focus of career development: how to engage in self-care … [Read more...] about How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician