By Eric Cai LinkedIn is the most popular social network for professional purposes. You can use it to display your accomplishments, share your knowledge, meet other professionals, apply for jobs, and participate in discussions about topics that interest you. For statisticians, it is useful for students, recent graduates, and working professionals to learn about the trends in … [Read more...] about Mastering LinkedIn: A Statistician’s Guide to Building a Standout Profile
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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. Charmaine Dean is vice president, research and international, and professor in the department of statistics and actuarial science at the University of Waterloo. … [Read more...] about Q&A with Charmaine Dean
Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
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
Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
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