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Produced by the American Statistical Association, STATtr@k is geared toward individuals who are in a statistics program, recently graduated from a statistics program, or recently entered the job world.
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Development Tr@k
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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.
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Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
Nick Beyler explores the challenges and opportunities facing statisticians today, offering advice on thriving in a data scientist’s world.
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Start with the Hero, Not the Story
Storytelling with data is grinding, detail-oriented, and sometimes thankless work. Here, Mark Palmer from Nightingale offers steps to finding the inspiration you need to enhance your study.
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Applications Sought for Science Policy Fellowships
During the ASA Science Policy Fellowship, the fellow spends 1–2 years in Washington, DC, working to elevate the profile of statistics in policymaking and advocating on behalf of the profession.
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Babson College Launches Student Chapter
Some of the chapter’s activities so far include participating in a DataFest competition at Wellesley College and reviewing statistical journals to see which would be good sources for a statistics education-based project.
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Applications Wanted from Early-Career Math Faculty
The American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges is seeking applications for Project ACCESS. This professional development initiative is for two-year college mathematics faculty members.
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Committee on Career Development Plans Pre-JSM Networking Events
The committee will host virtual and in-person networking events at the end of July and at JSM 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Communication in Statistics and Data Science
Power skills like communication are key in cross-disciplinary and collaborative professional settings. Here, the ASA offers two resources for communication in statistics and data science.
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On the Data Frontline: Biostatisticians in the Hospital Research Setting
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of biostatisticians working in a hospital setting, who have long held critical roles as independent researchers and cross-disciplinary team members.
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ASA/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Applications Open
Fellows will spend 10 weeks next summer working with journalists at a TV, radio, magazine, or newspaper outlet putting their statistics skills to use.