By Linda J. Harrison and Dustin J. Rabideau Being a biostatistician is a rewarding experience. Working at the intersection of math, biology, health care, and data science, a biostatistician applies rigorous mathematical and scientific thinking to solve real-world problems in medicine and public health. Biostatisticians have diverse careers collaborating with scientists … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
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On-Ramps for Data Science Experiences
As the 2023–2024 academic year starts at colleges and universities all over the country, I reflect on ways mentors can create innovative, meaningful experiences for students. Such experiences not only include research guided by a faculty member but also research experiences in which students are working directly—across disciplinary boundaries—with mentors from industry. In … [Read more...] about On-Ramps for Data Science Experiences
How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician
The Committee on Career Development provides support and information about career decisions to statisticians, from technical skills to networking, communication, and developing an online presence. Here, three members of the committee—Daniel Elchert, Erin Twomey-Wilson, and Esther Pearson—offer insight into another critical focus of career development: how to engage in self-care … [Read more...] about How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician
Strategies for Advancing Your Career: An Interview with Yingwen Dong
By Jun Xing and Louise Traylor 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, he shares that interview and the insights … [Read more...] about Strategies for Advancing Your Career: An Interview with Yingwen Dong
Statistical Thinking and Leadership Potential
By Jeanne Li Statisticians and data scientists (I will call them “data scientists” in this article) are in demand more than ever to transform ever-increasing data into insight so leaders can make informed business decisions. However, data scientists’ value does not stop there. While I agree with John Tukey’s famous saying, “The best thing about being a statistician is that … [Read more...] about Statistical Thinking and Leadership Potential