I love being a statistician. I’m proud to have a career in such an important and highly regarded profession. When I first entered the job market, I was excited to take on one of the hottest jobs out there, according to JobsRated.com. I was constantly saying to friends and family, “That’s what I do! Aren’t you impressed?” Then about 10–12 years ago, I blinked and data … [Read more...] about Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
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Write Your Script When you sit down to write your script, ask yourself the following questions: Structure your script in the who, what, where, when, and why format, focusing heavily on the why. Are you going for the hard sell? In that case, tell your viewer why they need what you have and present yourself or your product as the solution. If you prefer a softer sell, … [Read more...] about Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
2025 Internships
The following companies are looking for interns in 2025. If you are interested in gaining new experiences, working in a collaborative environment, or improving your programming skills, apply for one of these opportunities. To include an internship opportunity on our website, organizations can complete our form. Interested students will send a letter or inquiry and … [Read more...] about 2025 Internships
Former ASA Section Chair Shares Career, Leadership Journey
I greatly appreciate the opportunity to share my career journey, and particularly my journey in the Biopharmaceutical Section of the American Statistical Association. I have had, and continue to have, a wonderful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Along the way, I have been fortunate to have a diverse suite of influencers among my managers, mentors, colleagues, and … [Read more...] about Former ASA Section Chair Shares Career, Leadership Journey
Do Student Paper Competitions Really Matter?
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?