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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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, and improving your programming skills, apply for one of these opportunities.
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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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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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NISS Graduate Student Network Fosters Collaboration, Excellence
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences has created a transformative experience for graduate students in statistical, biostatistical, and data sciences through its Graduate Student Network, referred to as GSN. The GSN, an integral part of the NISS Affiliates Program, is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring statisticians across various institutions, creating a dynamic community to continually address challenges and explore career opportunities.
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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.