Modern statistics is no longer limited by how much data is collected, but by how quickly and effectively it can be analyzed. From climate modeling and genomics to finance and public health, today’s statistical problems often require running thousands—or even millions—of calculations to quantify uncertainty, test assumptions, and explore complex models. Increasingly, those … [Read more...] about High-Performance Statistical Computing: Why the Future of Statistics Is Parallel
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Statistics Is a Journey, Not a Destination
I took a plan, execute, review, and improve training course for new statisticians in clinical trials when I was beginning my career that included a lecture on the role of the statistician in clinical trials. Years later, I was a faculty member for the same course and gave the same lecture to a new cohort of clinical trial statisticians. What follows is advice drawing on that … [Read more...] about Statistics Is a Journey, Not a Destination
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D. Anthony Miles D. Anthony Miles is a 35-time award-winning statistician, Enterprise Review Hall of Famer, forensic marketing pioneer, legal expert witness, and six-time best-selling author. He is also CEO and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation, a consulting practice and venture capital firm, and CMO/equity partner for Safedrop Security … [Read more...] about Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips
The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
The most effective recruiters in biometrics understand the greater purpose behind their work. Great statisticians are not just data experts—they are drug developers. They see how study design decisions influence every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from protocol development to regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance. Finding the right match involves more than … [Read more...] about The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
