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Students Share Virtual Experiences and Tips for Handling Pandemic
College students in fully virtual classes are finding new ways to structure their days, stay motivated, and connect with their peers.
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New Pod of Asclepius Series: ‘The Philosophy of Data Science’
The Pod of Asclepius fall series, “The Philosophy of Data Science,” is the first of an annual series directed at early-career statisticians and data scientists. Its aim is to provide in-depth understanding of a single topic to augment the formal graduate school curriculum.
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Students Gain Collaboration Skills Through SFASA Summer Project
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter continued its K–12 student summer project program for the second year.
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Staying Motivated and Connected During COVID-19
It is the fall of 2020 and many school and career goals have changed drastically. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to canceled classes, lost or virtual internships, and a tough job market. Students are having to adjust their 2019 goals as best they can, but change brings opportunity.
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NISS Offers Virtual Career Advice
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences has been hosting a series of virtual career fairs with experienced senior statisticians who represent a variety of research, business, health care, government, and other sectors as speakers.
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ASA Launches Free Virtual Undergraduate Career Fair
The ASA Virtual Career Fair will help undergraduates prepare to transition from college graduate to early-career professional.
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Webinar: The Experiences of a Statistician in Industry
Don’t miss an upcoming webinar sponsored by the Statistical Consulting Section titled, “The Experiences of a Statistician in Industry.” The webinar registration is free for all ASA student members.
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New Master’s or Doctoral Data Science and Analytics Programs
The proliferation of master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics continues. We have profiled many universities with such programs; here are five more.
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Biometrics Section Invites Applications for Funding to Support Projects
The ASA Biometrics Section invites applications for funding to support projects developing innovative outreach projects focused on enhancing awareness of biostatistics among quantitatively talented US students. They’re particularly interested in projects encouraging students to pursue advanced training in biostatistics.
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Statistics Student Awarded Truman Scholarship
ASA member Mikaela Meyer was awarded a Truman Scholarship to support her graduate studies in public policy and completed an internship at the US Government Accountability Office.