Welcome
Produced by the American Statistical Association, STATtr@k is geared toward individuals who are in a statistics program, recently graduated from a statistics program, or recently entered the job world.
Departments
From the Archive
-
Career Tr@k
-
2024 Internships
The companies listed here are looking for 2024 interns.
-
84.51° Data Science Director Shares Advice, Skills Needed to Succeed
What skills does Chad Stripling use daily, and why did he choose data science as a career? He tells us here and offers advice for future data scientists.
-
Gen Zers Flock to Data Science Careers
As a top-ranked job by Glassdoor, data scientist addresses the unique characteristics of the growing Gen Z workforce.
-
ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Wanted
Applications for the ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship will be accepted until January 2, 2023.
-
Using Sports Analytics, Storytelling with Data to Inspire Interest in Statistics
Mike Lopez’s love of sports and data visualization led him to his current job working for the NFL’s National Football and Analytics League. He offers advice for others who would like a career in sports statistics.
-
Postdocs Share Experiences at NISS Graduate Student Networking Event
The panel of current and former postdoctoral fellows shared their reasons for considering a postdoctoral position after graduation and discussed the pros and cons of the fellowships.
-
Statistical Consulting Clients: How to Get and Keep Them
If you’re a statistical consultant, or you want to be a statistical consultant, how will you build and maintain a client base? Melissa Kovacs offers six pieces of advice.
-
Certification: One Way to Transition to a Data Science Career
Roger Peng, a professor in the department of biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, answers questions about earning a certification in data science as a way to pivot into the field.
-
Committee on Career Development Announces Initiative Lineup
The ASA Committee on Career Development (ASA CCD) provides support for and information about careers in statistics. ASA CCD hosts events at the Joint Statistical Meetings and offers webinars and office hours. Additionally, the committee’s website includes resources for professional development and mentoring.
-
Next Steps, Promotions Focus of Second Webinar in Career Series
As part of its 2021 webinar series, “Along Your Career Path in Data Science,” the ASA’s Committee on Career Development (CCD) will present “Career Next Steps and Promotions” June 11 at 1 p.m. EDT.