By Kimberly Webb, Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Statisticians spend countless hours honing their technical skills through coursework, problem sets, and repeated practice. However, for many students and early-career professionals, it can be difficult to find guidance and practice for professional skills such … [Read more...] about Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
Conference Events
Empowering the Next Generation: FTC Bridges Academia, Industry
The 67th Fall Technical Conference, themed “Big Data, Big Energy: Innovations in Quality, Statistics, and Data Science,” will take place October 7–9 in Houston, Texas. The conference offers an opportunity to showcase work, network with professionals, and see how academic training connects to real-world challenges in industry. To make attendance more accessible to students, … [Read more...] about Empowering the Next Generation: FTC Bridges Academia, Industry
Lessen Imposter Syndrome with JSM Improv Course
By Richard Zink Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? You’re not alone. I have coped with imposter syndrome for much of my adult life. It is odd to be gripped with feelings of self-doubt, a lack of confidence, and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud when all evidence points to the contrary. This led to excessive preparation, constant second guessing, and … [Read more...] about Lessen Imposter Syndrome with JSM Improv Course
JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees
Attending the Joint Statistical Meetings for the first time can feel overwhelming—it’s a big event with thousands of attendees! To help ease nerves, we asked a few seasoned attendees to share their first-time experiences. From unexpected moments to valuable lessons, here’s what they had to say: Liz Mannshardt, Westat What is a “wow” moment from your first conference? At my … [Read more...] about JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees