Applications will be accepted until May 8 for the New England Statistical Society’s NextGen scholarships for underrepresented groups in statistics and data science. To be eligible, a person must be the following: They also must show a genuine interest in statistics and data science through coursework, extracurricular activities, and/or future goals. The scholarships are … [Read more...] about Applications Sought for NextGen Scholarship
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‘Come for the Sex, Stay for the Statistics’: Inside the ‘Normal Curves’ Podcast
Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani “A podcast about sexy science and serious statistics.” That’s the tagline of Normal Curves, a new statistics podcast from two professors, Regina Nuzzo at Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani at Stanford University. The co-hosts say they set out to blend humor, irreverence, and statistical rigor to help people understand the evidence … [Read more...] about ‘Come for the Sex, Stay for the Statistics’: Inside the ‘Normal Curves’ Podcast
Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
Nominations are being accepted for the American Association for Public Opinion Research Mitofsky Innovators Award, which recognizes accomplishments in the fields of public opinion and survey research within the past decade. These innovations could consist of new theories, ideas, applications, methodologies, or technologies. To be considered for the award, the innovations … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
Ott Scholarship Applications Accepted Until June 15
The Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality has $7,500 scholarships available. Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted into, a master’s degree or higher program with a concentration in applied statistics and/or quality management at a US or Canadian institution. This includes the theory and application of statistical inference, statistical decision-making, … [Read more...] about Ott Scholarship Applications Accepted Until June 15
The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
The most effective recruiters in biometrics understand the greater purpose behind their work. Great statisticians are not just data experts—they are drug developers. They see how study design decisions influence every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from protocol development to regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance. Finding the right match involves more than … [Read more...] about The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers