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2020 Internship Listings
From this list, you will see there is something for everyone—from positions at pharmaceutical companies to a summer spent studying at media organizations nationwide.
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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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Tips on Building Your Networks
ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein discusses three networking principles that preceded social media. He talks about them in terms of professional networks, but notes they also can be applied to personal ones.
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2019 Internships
Many companies are looking for 2019 interns. From this list, you will see there is something for everyone—from positions at pharmaceutical companies to a summer spent studying at media organizations nationwide. If you are interested in improving your programming techniques, making connections, or honing your data analysis skills, apply for one of these opportunities.
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Making the Meandering Path Go Where You Want It To
Elizabeth Stuart’s career path is an example of finding your way into the job that’s right for you, even if the path isn’t clear when you start out.
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Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Data Science and Analytics
More and more universities are starting master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics—of which statistics is foundational—due to the increasing interest from students and employers. Amstat News reached out to those in the statistical community who are involved in such programs to find out more about them. This month, we feature the University of Vermont, University of Michigan, University of Central Florida, and The Johns Hopkins University.
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Q&A with Industry Leaders
Leaders in industry answer questions to help students and statistics departments better prepare for jobs in the technology sector.
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Advocating for Statistics: How You Can Help Our Profession
The most effective way to increase advocacy for statistics, writes ASA Science Policy Director Steve Pierson, is for more of you to be involved in activities that include nonstatisticians, so more people are personally acquainted with a statistician. Through increased individual outreach, more people will learn what statisticians do and what statistics is, which is the foundation of advocating for our profession.
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2018 Internships
Many companies are looking for 2018 interns. That list is included here, and additional internships will be posted as received in the education area of the ASA website.
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Dear Teacher,
Abigail Kirchman offers new teachers tips for getting to know their students and finding content that connects to them.